PJ Our Way - Hidden on the High Wire

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“Don’t look down!” is the first lesson Irene learns on the high wire.

After the Nazis come to power she learns the second: “The circus is a family…”

Ages 10+

Pages 254

Publisher Second Story Press

Last Offered Jul 2025

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63 Reviews

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Hidden on the High Wire by Joseph

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Review by Mabel

Thirteen-year-old Irene Danner has been on the high wire for her family’s circus for years. But as the Nazis and Hitler gain power in Germany, her father has to close the Lorch Family Circus. Irene, her mother, and her Oma (grandmother) move to Darmstadt, but her non-Jewish father is forced to fight for Hitler. Now she must work for another circus, while hiding the fact that she is Jewish.

Hidden on the High Wire by Maya

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Review by MKColorado

this book was short but also really good. If Kathy had shortened it, it wouldn't have been good but if she had made it longer, it would be all babble, so this was the perfect length. Over all, this was a really good book

Jun 09, 2026 03:16 PM

good

Review by Freeman5

😁

Jun 08, 2026 04:40 PM

Good book

Review by pinkeys

This story about Irene is good because it’s unexpected and you are learning about a girl from a different place.

Apr 06, 2026 11:18 AM

Great Book

Review by WingsofFireGlory9

I loved this book, and its really good, and it's the kind of book you don't want to put down. I definitely would recommend it!

Jan 04, 2026 11:13 PM

Wonderful book!

Review by SweetiePye

This is the best book I read so far! it's about a girl that lived all her life in her family circus. but in 1940 everything changes for her and her family.

Dec 06, 2025 02:12 PM

Hidden on the High Wire