Zei, Alki. The Wildcat Behind Glass. New York: Restless Books, 2024.
How does a democracy disappear? How does a dictatorship take over? This story set on a small Greek island in the summer of 1936, shows fascism quietly but steadily gaining power and dividing a family, putting lives in peril. Written from the point of view of a young girl and inspired by the author’s childhood, the 223-page novel – translated into English – is highly recommended for readers 10 years old and up.Â
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