First edition.

346 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [283]-331) and index.

"As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called "inferior" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose, some were separated from their parents, some chose to fight back. Against all odds, some survived. They all have stories that must be told. They all have stories we must keep safe in our collective memory. In this thoroughly researched and passionately written narrative nonfiction for upper middle-grade readers, critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson allows the voices of Holocaust survivors to live on the page, recalling their persecution, survival, and resistance. Focusing on testimonies across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Poland, Hopkinson paints a moving and diverse portrait of the Jewish youth experience in Europe under the shadow of the Third Reich. With archival images and myriad interviews, this compelling and beautifully told addition to Holocaust history not only honors the courage of the victims, but calls young readers to action -- by reminding them that heroism begins with the ordinary, everyday feat of showing compassion toward our fellow citizens"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12 Scholastic Focus.

Grades 4-6 Scholastic Focus.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.

Jewish children in the Holocaust -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Jewish youth -- Europe -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.

Europe -- History -- 20th century -- Biography.

Jewish children in the Holocaust.

Jewish youth.

Europe.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Personal narratives.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.

Jewish children in the Holocaust.

Jewish youth -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.

Europe -- History -- 20th century -- Biography.

HISTORY / World.

Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945)

World War (1939-1945)

1900-1999

Biographies.

History.

Juvenile works.

Personal narratives.

Personal narratives.

Biographies.

Illustrated works.

9781338255775 (hardcover)

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