Book details

  • Genre:young adult fiction
  • Sub-genre:Historical / Holocaust
  • Age Range (years):13 and up
  • Language:English
  • Pages:400
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317840143

There's Nothing You Can Do

By Ken Lingo

Overview

Occupied Paris, 1942. The Gestapo has arrested Marie Marchand's father, and she's told there's nothing she can do. Although she's only 15 years old, Marie refuses to give up. She recruits two of her friends, and together they plan the impossible—to rescue her father before he's transported to Auschwitz.
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Description

Occupied Paris, 1942. The city lives in silence under Nazi occupation, where fear is survival and asking questions gets you killed. When 15-year-old Marie Marchand's father is arrested by the Gestapo and scheduled for transport to Auschwitz, the authorities insist there's nothing Marie can do to stop it. But Marie refuses to believe it. With time slipping away, she recruits two of her friends—Colette, bold and resourceful, and Giselle, quiet and observant—and uncovers a terrifying truth. They only have days to rescue her father. These three teenage girls must outwit the Gestapo, navigate a city crawling with soldiers, and attempt the impossible—stop a heavily guarded train bound for Auschwitz. As the net tightens and the risks grow deadly, the girls must decide how far they're willing to go—and what they're willing to sacrifice. Because sometimes, the difference between standing by and standing up… is everything.
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About The Author

 Ken Lingo is a screenwriter and novelist of young adult and family fiction who brings to life stories of courage, friendship, and dogged persistence in the face of overwhelming odds. A resident of Nashville, Tennessee, Ken has traveled extensively—an experience that continues to shape his emotionally grounded, character-driven storytelling. He draws on inspiration from real events and from a deep interest in human resilience. Fascinated by the untold stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, he writes to explore how bravery often begins with a single, impossible decision. In his work, Ken crafts stories that invite readers to reflect on what they would risk for the people they love—and what it truly means to stand for something greater than themselves. He hopes to remind readers—especially young people—that even in the darkest moments, their choices, their voice, and their light can change the course of the lives around them.
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