About the Book: Jennifer A. Nielsen’s The Winds of Fate tells the gripping story of five children from different countries navigating the hardships of World War I. From Felix’s fight against injustice to Kara’s dream of nursing, and Juliette, Elsa, and Dimitri’s struggles, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways during the war’s chaos. This powerful middle-grade historical fiction explores courage, survival, and hope amid the darkest times in European history.