Escape!

Type

Book

Authors

Reid, John

ISBN 10

1552661474

ISBN 13

9781552661475

Tags

nonfiction, prisoner of war, Adventure

Description

Based on Leon Trotsky`s real-life imprisonment in Amherst, Nova Scotia, this adventure tells the tale of 13-year-old Russian emigré Alexi Gertoff and his chance meeting with Lev, Leon Trotsky`s son. In the spring of 1917, Lev has come to Amherst to help his father escape from the wartime prison camp and Alexi becomes involved in this dangerous attempt to reunite Trotsky with his family. Following the fast-paced trip of these two young men, this tale is full of unpredictable twists that make for an absorbing read full of suspense and adventure.

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