Freedom’s Game Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Rosanne Tolin and The Children’s Book Review.
Join us on the virtual book tour for Rosanne Tolin’s astounding new novel, Freedom’s Game.
In 1942, Ziggy arrives at the Annemasse orphanage, a supposed haven for Jewish children separated from their families in Nazi-occupied northern France. Amid constant fear of betrayal, he befriends Elka, who has long dreamed of reuniting with her family. In a world where any mistake could be fatal, Ziggy and Elka must navigate trust, friendship, and survival. This thrilling historical tale tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and hope.
Tolin’s thrilling, well-researched historical tale of heroism and hope is sure to touch young hearts as it takes readers into the tense world of Jewish children whose survival during the Nazi regime depends on learning who to trust.
—Nancy Churnin, author of National Jewish Book Award winner for Dear Mr. Dickens
Readers who follow the tour can enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a signed copy of Freedom’s Game and a brand new official World Cup match ball! Don’t miss out on your chance!
Freedom’s Game Virtual Tour Dates
| Monday, December 9, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @pagesforpaige Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 Life Is What It’s Called Author Interview with Rosanne Tolin |
| Monday, December 16, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Freedom’s Game |
| Friday, December 20, 2024 Beth Anderson’s Blog Guest Post about Freedom’s Game |
| Monday, January 6, 2024 @avainbookland Book Review of Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs |
| Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Writer with Wanderlust Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Rosanne Tolin |
| Thursday, January 9, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 Mrs Makes Reading Fun Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of Freedom’s Game |
Freedom’s Game Book Giveaway
Freedom’s Game: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
Freedom’s Game
Written by Rosanne Tolin
Illustrated by Vali Mintzi
Ages: 10-13 | 248 Pages
Publisher: Reycraft Books/Benchmark Education (2024) | ISBN: 978-1478876199
Publisher’s Book Summary: Twelve-year-old Ziggy Wirth, originally from Germany, doesn’t know what to expect when he arrives at the Annemasse orphanage in eastern France. It is 1942, and the Nazis have conquered the northern part of the country. Annemasse is supposed to be a secret haven for Jewish children separated from their families, but Ziggy can’t help feeling that the worst is about to happen. Any adult around him could easily be a Nazi spy. Ziggy befriends Elka, a girl his age who has lived at Annemasse for three years and dreams of when she will be reunited with her family in Dresden. Along with the excitement of this new friendship comes the intrigue surrounding the mysterious, blond-haired new gym teacher, Georges Loinger. Is Georges a friend who can lead all the children to safety in nearby Switzerland? Or is he a spy luring them towards the Nazis?
When any mistake could be deadly, Ziggy and Elka are never sure who to trust.
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About the Author
Rosanne Tolin was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and is the author of More Than Marmalade: Michael Bond and The Story of Paddington Bear, and Freedom’s Game. A respected journalist, her work has focused primarily on children’s publications. She was the creator of an ALA-notable website for kids, the managing editor of a children’s magazine, and a Hoosier State Press Award-winning feature writer. Rosanne lives in Chesterton, Indiana, with her husband. When not working, she can be found hiking with her dogs in the Indiana Dunes or Colorado’s Tenmile Range.
To learn more, visit https://www.rosannetolin.com.
About the Illustrator
Vali Mintzi, the cover artist, is an illustrator of children’s books, a graphic designer, and puppetry designer. She was born in Romania and she graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem where she lives and works.
Thanks for following along with us on Rosanne Tolin’s Freedom’s Game awareness tour!
11 Comments
My family always gives me hope and strength.
A compelling and courageous story that hinges on hope.
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Thank you for the giveaway.
Thank you for the very much.
Community gives me hope during challenging times
Looks like a great book. My son loves soccer.
Soccer is a big hit in our family.
Family and friends gives me hope and strength, would be amazing to add this book for our collection!
That is such a timely question. I have a very sick cat–mystery illness, no diagnosis yet. Every day I tell him, “Don’t give up hope. I won’t give up hope.” Love is what gives me hope. In our case, the love I have for this sweet cat and he for me. The love of our vet and the staff at the clinic and their loving service. Sometimes it is the love of community, or love of home, or simply a desire to act out of love. Sometimes it is the love that I receive during hard times. The depth of the kindness, the generosity of spirit, gives me hope.
I’m the aunt who gives books for gifts. I’m always looking for great books to share with the kids in my life, books which will open them up to new thoughts and make their worlds bigger and challenge them. This sounds like one of those books.