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Set in 1943 amid the German drive to transfer Danish Jews to prison camps, the story follows sibling twins Peter and Elise. The eleven‑year‑olds confront danger as they attempt to help their Jewish friend Henrik escape to Sweden, illustrating courage and hope in wartime.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robert Elmer
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