A Night Divided

Reviewed by: Mary Lehmer - Freeport Community Library, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 9, 2016

Review

Gerta's father and brother head to the western part of Berlin, Germany to find work, but they never get back. Before they have a chance to return home, a wall is put up separating the 2 halves of the city. Gerta, another brother and their mother are trapped on the eastern side and can not get out. But then Gerta's dad sends her a clue that might just help them find a way to escape.

For readers that know about the Berlin Wall and those that don't, this book will have you on the edge of your seat. Gerta and her brother Fritz take on so much and the risks they take to escape are huge. The author does a great job of getting across the horrors of living in East Berlin at the time but it is still appropriate for 4th graders (and up). A terrific historical fiction book that reads a bit like a thriller. Cream.

Overall Book Score: excellent