Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet ignites an epic tale of young love against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis..

This brilliant coming-of-age novel interweaves the stories of three generations and the terrifying crises that define them. With its urgent sense of history, sweeping emotion, and winning young narrator, Mal Peet’s unforgettable, timely exploration of life during wartime asks the perennial question: Can love survive a lifetime?

• A new paperback edition of Mal Peet's critically-acclaimed novel visually ties it to Beck and Tamar, the beloved author's other young adult novels exploring family, history, truth, and legacy. 
• A generational saga with strong cross-over appeal that spans seven decades—from WWII to 9/11/01. 
• A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor book, and recipient of four starred reviews.