Bobbie Kalman, an acclaimed children's author, tells the story of her family's escape to Canada after the brutal Soviet suppression of the Hungarian people's revolution of 1956. Looking at events through the eyes of her 9 year old self and with the aid of many maps, illustrations and photographs, we learn of the aftermath of a massacre of peaceful protesters in her home town and the consequences for her family. Bobby's journey to freedom has its parallel in her growing understanding of the importance of human rights. Her narrative is vivid and absorbing, conveying the full emotional impact of these events on a small girl - the mixture of nightmare and excitement, the enormity of her adventure.