{"product_id":"9780008404802","title":"Waiting for Anya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eJo did not stop until he’d shut the door behind him and even then his heart could not stop pounding in his ears.\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo finds out that Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis over the mountains near his village. All goes to plan until German soldiers start patrolling the mountains, and Jo realises the children are trapped. Jo's slightest mistake could have devastating consequences…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Fiction award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie's War, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and perfect for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Waiting for Anya is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history. It will provide a wider context for kids who have studied the Holocaust and The Diary of Anne Frank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this riveting historical adventure, Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, takes us on a journey through Europe during its darkest times. The themes of survival, immigration, and emigration are intricately woven into the narrative, making it a must-read for children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889133965461,"sku":"9780008404802","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008404802.jpg?v=1776888245","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008404802","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}