The House of One Thousand Eyes

Set in East Germany (German Democratic Republic) in the early 1980s, the novel follows seventeen-year-old Lena Altmann. Life is already difficult for Lena after the death of her parents in a factory explosion, and she is sent to live with her stern aunt, a devoted member of the ruling Communist Party. Her only comfort is her beloved Uncle Erich, a best-selling author. However, Uncle Erich suddenly disappears, and the secret service police (Stasi) erase all evidence of his existence, including his belongings, books, and birth records. Desperate to uncover the truth, Lena takes a job cleaning the Stasi headquarters, putting her in a position to secretly search for any information about her uncle's disappearance. In a society ruled by autocratic despots where government spies are everywhere, Lena's search is an act of extreme defiance and courage, as she risks everything to find out what happened to the man who meant the most to her. This Young Adult novel explores themes of defiance, courage, and survival under a chillingly repressive regime.

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