"After a childhood cut short by war and the harsh strictures of life in Nazi Germany, sixteen-year-old Wilm is finally tasting freedom. In spite of the scars World War II has left on his hometown, Leipzig, and in spite of the oppressive new Soviet regime, Wilm is finding his own voice. It is dangerous, of course, to be sneaking out at night to leave messages on police buildings. But it is exciting too, and Wilm feels justified, considering his family is suffering. Until one mission goes too far, and Wilm finds he has endangered the very people he most wants to protect"--,Amazon.com.