Waiting for Anya

"Waiting for Anya is a gripping and heart-wrenching tale of a boy who risks his life to take Jewish refugees to safety during World War II.

Jo, a reclusive widow's farmhand, becomes a hero when he takes in a group of Jewish children hiding from the Nazis.

With German soldiers moving into town, danger becomes more real than ever before.

Morpurgo's characters come alive with action-packed scenes and thought-provoking themes of good vs evil and heroism.

This book is a must-read for young adults and beyond."