Lili lives with her family in Paris, France. She plays piano. She argues with her little brother. And she watches German soldiers round up families on the street. All the while, World War II rages across Europe. Then a secret message arrives for Lili's parents. It says the whole family must flee. But soldiers capture her parents on the journey.

The two siblings must use all their wits to avoid the soldiers and find their way to safety. But can Lili protect her brother as she promised? Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and age-appropriate themes, Lighthouse's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for lower tween reluctant readers. Lighthouse books are written at a 1st- to 2nd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 7 and up.