Cloud and Wallfish

Written by Anne Nesbet

A boy with secrets navigates life behind the Iron Curtain, where walls and mysteries close in.

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400 pages· 850L

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Bookroo's summary

When Noah learns his identity is a lie, he's thrust into East Berlin's shadowy world. With only a half-imaginary map and a knack for puzzles, he and Cloud-Claudia, a lonely neighbor, must navigate a landscape of secrets and barriers. As the Iron Curtain looms, can they unravel the mysteries that bind them? Discover a tale of friendship and intrigue where every clue could be the key to freedom.

From the publisher

“An atmospheric page-turner. . . . Edgy, dramatic, and emotionally rich historical fiction that provides a vivid look into an extraordinary moment in history.” – The Horn Book (starred review)One ordinary day, Noah’s parents tell him his name isn’t really Noah, his birthday isn’t really in March, and his new home is going to be East Berlin – on the other side of the Iron Curtain. East Germany seems the least likely place in the world for a kid from America with a lot of secrets of his own (and an Astonishing Stutter) to make a friend, but then Noah meets Cloud-Claudia, the lonely girl who lives one floor down. Noah and Cloud-Claudia have only a half-imaginary map and a shared fondness for codes and puzzles to guide them in a world where walls – and the Wall – are closing in.

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