The Dynamite Room

Set during the early days of World War II, this gripping debut novel follows eleven-year-old Lydia as she navigates an abandoned English village and encounters a wounded German soldier who arrives unexpectedly. As their tumultuous coexistence unfolds, Lydia discovers that the soldier knows more than he seems and is harboring secrets that could endanger them both. Eerie and emotionally compelling, the story offers a fresh perspective on war and survival.