Under a Whistling Sky
A Girl's Journey Through a War-Torn Childhood
by Milica Vidić Vogt
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Pub Date 8 Dec 2025 | Archive Date 23 Mar 2026
Dream Publishing House | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
At just seven years old, Milica dreamed only of carefree days—picking wild violets in the fields, laughing with friends, and basking in the warmth of her small village in Dalmatia, Yugoslavia. She could never have imagined what lay ahead: the scream of grenades, the shattering of glass, and the terror of fleeing home under fire. Her childhood was torn apart by war, and in its place came bomb shelters, refugee camps, and a relentless fight for survival.
With unflinching honesty, Milica offers a child’s-eye view of displacement, loss, and the unbreakable bonds of family, revealing the human cost of war and the enduring light that carried her forward.
Now living in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Justin, their son, Allen, and their puppy, Zoey, Milica Vogt is a scientist turned storyteller. For nearly two decades, she worked in the corporate world, but the voices of her past have never faded. Under a Whistling Sky is a tribute to the past, a witness to survival, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope and quiet courage endure.
Advance Praise
FIVE STARS
"The narrative is deeply personal, offering a child's perspective on the horrors of war. Her ability to portray the innocence of childhood juxtaposed with the harsh realities of war creates a compelling story."
—Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
FIVE STARS
"Narrated through a child's eyes, the writing reflects the harsh realities faced by civilians fleeing from a war that was not of their making."
—Leonard Smuts for Readers' Favorite
FIVE STARS
"Milica is a relatable narrator—even if her endurance is extraordinary, her emotions would ring true for any child. Several times, I paused to consider how profoundly the war was reshaping her world, as in the tense scene where she hides in a basement, torn between fear and hope."
—Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorit
FIVE STARS
"As the bombs fly overhead, and after years of struggling to survive, the family is forced to flee their home. They leave behind their friends, families, the farm animals, and even their pet dog. At the age of seven, Milica does not understand what is happening, and no one will explain."
—Lucinda E Clarke for Readers' Favorite
FIVE STARS
"As the sounds of gunfire and exploding bombs drew ever closer to Milica's village the family knew it was time to leave before their tiny village was overrun."
—Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite
Marketing Plan
Amazon Ads
Goodreads Giveaway
Speaking engagements
Podcasting
Website -- with lead magnet
Launch Team with a lot of social media
Amazon Ads
Goodreads Giveaway
Speaking engagements
Podcasting
Website -- with lead magnet
Launch Team with a lot of social media
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798218684259 |
| PRICE | US$17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 218 |