{"product_id":"candy-bombers-9780310709435","title":"Candy Bombers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle-school readers ages 8-12 can experience a story of action and adventure in \u003cem\u003eCandy Bombers\u003c\/em\u003e, book 1 in the Wall Trilogy series that presents historically accurate fiction which brings the past to life in a kid-friendly way. Cousins Erich and Katarina find themselves trapped behind the Berlin Wall in 1948, and must find a way to survive--despite the growing dangers around them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandy Bombers \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekids interested in stories about spies, mysteries, adventure, and friendship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproviding a fun and interesting series that helps readers 8-12 understand history in a real and understandable way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehomeschool or school libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eback to school reading, birthdays, and holiday gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandy Bombers\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers to Berlin, Germany in the spring of 1948. Teenage cousins Erich and Katarina are just trying to survive Soviet isolation and starvation when they see the Americans have food. When Erich sneaks inside a US cargo plane, he is caught by an American sergeant who tries to befriend him. Though Erich has plenty of reasons to resent this man, in the end he must decide--should he cling to bitterness or learn to forgive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed \u003cem\u003eCandy Bombers, \u003c\/em\u003ebe sure to check out the other books in the Wall Trilogy that continue the story: \u003cem\u003eBeetle Bunker \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSmuggler's Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElmer, Robert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003eRobert Elmer lives in the Seattle area with his wife and their little white dog, Farragut, who is named for the famous admiral. He is the author of over fifty books, most of them for younger readers (but some for grown-ups, as well). He enjoys sailing in the San Juan Islands, exploring the Pacific Northwest with his wife, and spending time with their three kids - along with a growing number of little grandkids.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674770084114,"sku":"9780310709435","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_82da9924-ba2f-41ab-baa7-75bed301d3a9.jpg?v=1733865222","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/candy-bombers-9780310709435","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}