From Philip Kerr theNew York Timesbestselling author of the Bernie Gunther novels comes a breathtaking journey of survival in the dark days of WWII in Ukraine a country that remains tumultuous today This inspiring tale captures the power of the human spirit and is perfect for fans ofThe Book ThiefMilkweed andTheBoy in the Striped PajamasIt will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine But its and things are different this year Max the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land He must also learn to keep secretsmdashfor there is a girl Kalinka who is hiding in the parkKalinka has lost her home her family her belongingsmdasheverything but her life Still she has gained one small precious gift a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalskis horses that wander the preserve Aside from Max these endangered animals are her only friendsmdashuntil a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for goodNow Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horsesmdashand herselfFrom the Hardcover edition.
