World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the ravages of hunger and all of the awful challenges of war. Felix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken. Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross pin and working as a nurse, or even a doctor. Juliette, of France, hopes her family can remain together, despite her father’s imprisonment, as the war’s longest battle stretches on and on. Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her a friend from out of the chaos. In this remarkable exploration of World War I, favorite author Jennifer Nielsen weaves their stories together to show that friendship and courage can light the way through the most frightening of times. A powerful story that shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in history perfect for advanced readers.