We are currently studying WWII and this we a really neat book that we did as a read aloud. It was a very neat book. In the beginning, we had to really concentrate to keep all the players straight (again as I was doing this as a read aloud with kids). We liked that it had lots of action, tied in with our studies and even though it is fiction - had events that mimicked real life events. The book begins in July of 1944 with the Gestapo rounding up suspected enemies of the Third Reich. It bounces from details on the Gestapo's efforts to find missing suspects and the underground's ability to keep one step ahead of the Gestapo. Gabi Mueller is one of the main characters. She is half American and half Swiss - living in neutral Switzerland. Yet, her family is not neutral. They clearly disagree with Hitler's regime and are willing to risk their lives to save others. She is working for the OSS (American Office of Strategic Services). This is the beginning of the CIA. She begins doing translations and is then promoted to being a courier (or field agent). Gabi's family are Christians and Gabi believes in the power of prayer to deliver her from difficult situations and she does face several in the book.
Very much recommend this book. It was a great read. We really enjoyed it.
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