An Inspiring True Story about One Family's Escape from Behind the
Berlin Wall!
Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free.
He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy
uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early
curfews. But Peter knows it won't always be this way. Peter and his
family have a secret. Late at night in their attic, they are piecing
together a hot air balloon--and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly
their way to freedom? This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel,
and his family, as they risk their lives for the hope of freedom in a
daring escape from East Germany via a handmade hot air balloon in 1979.
- A perfect picture book for educators teaching about the Cold War, the
Iron Curtain, and East Germany
- Flight for Freedom is a showcase for lessons of bravery, heroism,
family, and perseverance, as well as stunning history.
- Includes detailed maps of the Wetzel family's escape route and
diagrams of their hot air balloon
For fans of historical nonfiction picture books like Let the Children
March, The Wall, Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain, Armstrong:
The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon.
- True life escape stories
- For picture book readers age 5-9
- For teachers, librarians, and historians
Kristen Fulton is a children's book author. She can always be found
with a notebook in hand as she ventures through historical sites and
museums. Most of the time she lives in Florida--but she can also be
found traveling the country by RV.
Torben Kuhlmann is an award-winning children's book author and
illustrator. Starting in kindergarten he became known as "the
draftsman." Flying machines and rich historical detail often adorn his
work. He lives in Hamburg, Germany.
