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Stones in Water

This series follows the gripping journey of a young man whose life is irrevocably altered when he is forcibly taken from his sheltered home. Thrown into harrowing conditions, he must learn to survive against all odds, discovering the profound strength found in friendship and solidarity along the way. His subsequent perilous escape and return home become an extraordinary adventure, forging unexpected alliances and revealing that enemies can indeed become allies. These narratives are rich with suspense, resilience, and profound lessons on humanity and the will to endure.

Stones in water
Fire in the Hills

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  1. 1

    Stones in water

    • 209 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
    3.9(2411)Add rating

    After being taken by German soldiers from a local movie theater along with other Italian boys including his Jewish friend, Roberto is forced to work in Germany, escapes into the Ukrainian winter, before desperately trying to make his way back home to Venice

    Stones in water
  2. 2

    Fire in the Hills

    • 240 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    The story follows fifteen-year-old Roberto, who escapes from a German labor camp after two harrowing years. Back in Italy, he grapples with the desire to reunite with his family while feeling compelled to aid those suffering from the war. Joining the resistance, Roberto embarks on perilous missions to smuggle weapons and information to rebel fighters. Each assignment brings him closer to home but also increases the risks he faces. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival amidst conflict.

    Fire in the Hills