Inspired by the harrowing true stories of those who hid from the Nazis in the sewers, this emotional testament to the power of friendship follows Ella, an affluent Polish girl, as she helps Sadie and her pregnant mother survive despite the worsening dangers of the war.
"At the beginning of World War II, Karolina's spirit magically travels from the war-torn Land of the Dolls to the Krakow, Poland, shop of the Dollmaker, Cyryl, and together they take great risks to save their Jewish friends"--OCLC.
"It's 1926 and the Jews of Krakow know that the hatred and violence directed at them can only end in tragedy. Young Anna begs her father to leave Poland, but how can he give up his position as a celebrated clarinetist with the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra? When Ann hears that the world-renowned violinist Bronislaw Huberman is auditioning Jewish musicians for a new orchestra in Palestine, she makes a bold move to try to save her family. But will it be enough?--Back cover.
Based on the life of Jack Gruener, this book relates his story of survival from the Nazi occupation of Krakow, when he was eleven, through a succession of concentration camps, to the final liberation of Dachau.
The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and for years in Sweden afterwards.
The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and their years in Sweden afterwards.
Nineteen-year-old Emma Bau takes on a new identity after her husband, Jacob, is forced to disappear to escape Nazi forces, leaving Emma behind to face the atrocities of war and deny her growing attraction to another man.
