Tulips for Breakfast is set in Amsterdam during the Second World War, from the arrival of the German army to liberation. As Hitler's reign tightens on Amsterdam, Lena feels the door to her life closing. There are officers swarming every corner, and they're out for blood. As the days drag on endlessly, one thing becomes clear: not everyone is going to make it out alive. A powerful and relatable tale of life, death, friendship and the ability of the human spirit to both endure and transcend evil. Catherine Bauer is a South Australian-born journalist and communications specialist and awarded children's writer.