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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002
Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot
By Margot Theis Raven, Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen (Illustrator)
A pilot's candy drop brings hope to children in blockaded Berlin.
48 pages· 2,364 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 794 ratings
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Summary: In 1948, West Berlin faces starvation under Stalin's blockade. Amidst this crisis, American pilot Lt. Gail Halvorsen becomes a beacon of hope, dropping candy to children below. Seven-year-old Mercedes witnesses this act of kindness, sparking a bond that transcends borders. Discover how one man's generosity during the Berlin Airlift inspires a city and forges a lasting friendship. Will these small acts of sweetness change the course of despair?
