WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION, FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTION. This beautiful, ambitious novel tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross in occupied France during World War II. As they struggle to survive amidst the destruction, they discover what it means to be kind to each other.
Marie-Laure , blind since the age of six, experiences the world as a maze. Her father makes meticulous models of their Parisian neighborhood to help her find her way home. He also keeps a priceless diamond in the Natural History Museum. When the Nazis invade Paris, Marie-Laure and her father find refuge in a walled city by the sea.
Werner , a German orphan boy, seems destined for work in the mines until a broken radio changes his life. His talent brings him to the attention of the Hitler Youth, which will bring him closer to Marie-Laure.
In this moving novel, the author offers a powerful picture of human resilience and hope. You can rely on Intertaal for fast delivery of this masterpiece, which is suitable for both educational and self-study purposes. Text in English, language level C1.