To Cross a Line

"To Cross a Line" plunges readers into the tense atmosphere of 1938 Germany, where 17-year-old Egon Katz, a German Jew, faces escalating persecution. Following a seemingly minor traffic accident, Egon realizes the urgent need to escape the country. This historical fiction novel explores themes of fear, bravery, resilience, and the desperate search for freedom as Egon navigates a world increasingly hostile to his identity. It's a powerful story for young adults, offering a personal perspective on the early days of the Holocaust and the courage required to resist oppression.

In 1938, after a minor traffic accident, seventeen-year-old Egon Katz joins an increasing number of German Jews desperately trying to find a way out of the country.