The Secret Message

In the attic of his house, Sam finds a leather case that belonged to his great great grandfather, Freddy Ovel. Inside the case is a diary that transports Sam back to just before the First World War when Freddy was a boy. As Sam reads the diary, he discovers a photograph showing Freddy as his exact double at the same age. Beyond recounting the events of the war, the diary reveals Freddy's heroic deeds, terrible injuries, and dark secrets. The Secret Message, part of the Cold Fusion series by Ransom Publishing, is designed for able readers aged 9-12 with a reading age of 12+. It challenges gifted and talented children to think outside the box and provides a deeper understanding of history and human experiences during the war.