The Wish Child

Set in Germany during the tumultuous year of 1939, this internationally best-selling historical novel tells the story of two children, Sieglinde and Erich, as they confront the unraveling realities of World War II. While Sieglinde's father censors language in middle-class Berlin and Erich contemplates his sheltered rural life, they find solace in an abandoned theater amidst the city's devastation. Their bond, forged during a time of uncertainty and despair, will leave a lasting impact on their futures, all narrated by the mysterious "wish child," who captures their experiences and emotions from the shadows of a collapsing nation.