{"product_id":"a-night-divided-scholastic-gold","title":"A Night Divided (Scholastic Gold)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eILA-CBC Children's Choices List selection\"[A]bsorbing and deeply suspenseful, with plenty of ticking-clock tension... an eye-opening glimpse of history.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"A marvelously crafted historical novel about courage, perseverance and the will to survive, \n\u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e excels in every regard.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reading Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\"Distinct supporting characters... demonstrate the harrowing choices people made to survive, encouraging readers to consider what they would have done if fate and history had cast them into the story.... The novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"History buffs will drool over the magnificently told tale, but even reluctant readers will become immersed in the tension-filled exploits.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e*\"The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters... make this series opener a captivating joy ride.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Vivid... [with] page-turning twists.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Fast-moving fun with broad audience appeal, especially recommended for reluctant readers, Rick Riordan fans, and pedal-to-the-metal adventure aficionados.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"The novel's Roman mythology connections...will have great appeal for fans of Rick Riordan. Heavily plot-driven with a movie-script feel.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003ePraise for the Ascendance TrilogyA \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner\"A page-turner.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e*\"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy; \u003ci\u003eThe Free State of Jax\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIceberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eUprising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Wrong Step\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMagnitude\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a stunning thriller about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the rise of the Berlin Wall, twelve-year-old Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her mother, and her brother Fritz live on the eastern side, controlled by the Soviets. Her father and middle brother, who had gone west in search of work, cannot return home. Gerta knows it is dangerous to watch the wall, to think forbidden thoughts of freedom, yet she can't help herself. She sees the East German soldiers with their guns trained on their own citizens; she, her family, her neighbors and friends are prisoners in their own city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut one day, while on her way to school, Gerta spots her father on a viewing platform on the western side, pantomiming a peculiar dance. Then, when she receives a mysterious drawing, Gerta puts two and two together and concludes that her father wants Gerta and Fritz to tunnel beneath the wall, out of East Berlin. However, if they are caught, the consequences will be deadly. No one can be trusted. Will Gerta and her family find their way to freedom?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reading Level 5.4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2015 (EAN 9780545682428, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/15\/2015 (EAN 9780545682428, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2015 pg. 80 (EAN 9780545682428, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2015 pg. 68 (EAN 9780545682428, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2015 (EAN 9780545682428, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2015 (EAN 9780545682428, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNielsen, Jennifer A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels, \u003ci\u003eThe Deceiver's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the standalone fantasy \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage, \u003c\/i\u003e and the forthcoming\u003ci\u003e Iceberg\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. 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