THE WALL SERIES
By Robert Elmer
Zonderkidz (ages 8-12)
ISBN: 0310709458
Smuggler’s Treasure
In Book III of Robert Elmer’s The Wall Series, Liesl Stumpf,
Sabine’s and Willi’s thirteen-year-old daughter, is safe in
West Berlin. But while working on a school project
regarding The Wall, Liesl stumbles onto a family secret. Is
it possible her American grandfather is still alive? Does
her mother know? Does her grandmother even know?
When an American boy brings a treasure belonging to a
church decimated during the Berlin bombings of World
War II, Liesl’s suspicions regarding her grandfather are
confirmed. Her Uncle Erich might be able to shed some
light regarding this family secret, but he is stuck behind
the wall – the wall that continues to keep her family
separated.
The Year is 1989 and East Berliners are hopeful in the
words of the American President, Ronald Reagan, who
commanded that Mr. Gorbachev tear down the wall. Too
many lives had been lost in efforts to escape to free West
Berlin. Liesl remembers the story of her parents’ narrow
escape. The Wall continues to be a barricade to her family’
s reunification as well.
Robert Elmer’s conclusion to The Wall Series holds the
same gripping drama as the previous two and is told with
equal historical accuracy. A great read for any age.
Reviews by Linda Rondeau
By Robert Elmer
Zonderkidz (ages 8-12)
ISBN: 0310709458
Smuggler’s Treasure
In Book III of Robert Elmer’s The Wall Series, Liesl Stumpf,
Sabine’s and Willi’s thirteen-year-old daughter, is safe in
West Berlin. But while working on a school project
regarding The Wall, Liesl stumbles onto a family secret. Is
it possible her American grandfather is still alive? Does
her mother know? Does her grandmother even know?
When an American boy brings a treasure belonging to a
church decimated during the Berlin bombings of World
War II, Liesl’s suspicions regarding her grandfather are
confirmed. Her Uncle Erich might be able to shed some
light regarding this family secret, but he is stuck behind
the wall – the wall that continues to keep her family
separated.
The Year is 1989 and East Berliners are hopeful in the
words of the American President, Ronald Reagan, who
commanded that Mr. Gorbachev tear down the wall. Too
many lives had been lost in efforts to escape to free West
Berlin. Liesl remembers the story of her parents’ narrow
escape. The Wall continues to be a barricade to her family’
s reunification as well.
Robert Elmer’s conclusion to The Wall Series holds the
same gripping drama as the previous two and is told with
equal historical accuracy. A great read for any age.
Reviews by Linda Rondeau
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