The Dark Edge of the Rainbow

Book excerpt: Based on true events, and written through a child's eyes, The Dark Edge of the Rainbow is the story of an ordinary family from Berlin, living through the Second World War. You are taken on a journey, as they go through the realisation that they are at war, live through their town being bombed and rushing for shelter and their ultimate evacuation. You will want to reach into the book and hug this beautiful, yet normal, family as you travel with them through their many highs and lows. From their train journeys to trying to make new friends, love is found in the most unusual places and this story is proof that no matter what is happening in the world, love is the one thing you can rely on, be it through a stranger or a close relative. If you have ever wondered what it felt like to live through these terrible events, this is the book for you. You won't want to put this book down.