You Choose: The Berlin Wall An Interactive Modern History Adventure

This interactive chapter book plunges young readers into the tumultuous era of the Berlin Wall, shortly after its construction in 1961. After World War II, Germany and its capital Berlin were divided, leading to many East Berliners seeking freedom in the West. When the wall is built to prevent this, readers are given three main paths: attempting an escape, serving as an East German guard, or participating in protests. The narrative emphasizes that all scenarios are based on real experiences, allowing children to grapple with concepts of freedom, oppression, and the profound consequences of choices during a pivotal historical moment. It's an engaging way to learn about the Cold War and the human impact of political division.

After World War II Germany splits into two countries the Communist German Democratic Republic in the east and the Federal Republic of Germany in the west. Its capital of Berlin is divided as well, but many people are leaving East Berlin for the freedom of the West. In 1961 East German leaders build a wall through the city to keep its people from escaping. Will you: Consider escaping from East Berlin soon after the wall is built? Serve as an East German guard at the wall? Join in the protests against the wall? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to escape, imprisonment, or even death.