| The House of One Thousand Eyes Contributor(s): Barker, Michelle (Author) |
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ISBN: 1773210718 ISBN-13: 9781773210711 Publisher: Annick Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Europe - Young Adult Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories - Young Adult Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 690 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (1.05 lbs) 354 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany - Chronological Period - 1980's |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501868 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 13.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Who can Lena trust to help her find out the truth? Life in East Germany in the early 1980s is not easy for most people, but for Lena, it's particularly hard. After the death of her parents in a factory explosion and time spent in a psychiatric hospital recovering from the trauma, she is sent to live with her stern aunt, a devoted member of the ruling Communist Party. Visits with her beloved Uncle Erich, a best-selling author, are her only respite. But one night, her uncle disappears without a trace. Gone also are all his belongings, his books, and even his birth records. Lena is desperate to know what happened to him, but it's as if he never existed. The worst thing, however, is that she cannot discuss her uncle or her attempts to find him with anyone, not even her best friends. There are government spies everywhere. But Lena is unafraid and refuses to give up her search, regardless of the consequences. This searing novel about defiance, courage, and determination takes readers into the chilling world of a society ruled by autocratic despots, where nothing is what it seems. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barker, Michelle: - MICHELLE BARKER is an award-winning author whose works include a poetry chapbook, a YA fantasy novel, and a picture book. Michelle also works as an editor and workshop leader. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. |