Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think about life before the war. But its now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town.

The Nazi wont stop. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated," so Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family.

Then Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow she must find the strength and courage to save her best friends life. Theres no turning back now.

---From the Publisher

This is Newbery Medal-winning book in 1990.

The Newbery Medal for Best Childrens Book
The Newbery Medal honors the years most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The medal was established in 1922 and is presented annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The recipient must be a citizen or resident of the United States.