Hidden on the Mountain: Stories of Children Sheltered from the Nazis in Le Chambon
Author: Ruelle, Karen Gray
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Description
The poignant stories of desperate children were collected through interviews both of survivors and the families who helped Jewish families during World War II in a small village in southern France. The coauthor is Deborah Durland Desaix.
Quick Summary
In the small French village of Le Chambon, ordinary people did something extraordinary during World War II by hiding Jewish families from the Nazis, and this book tells those incredible true stories through the eyes of the children who lived them. Kids will grip these pages as they read about real children who had to keep secrets, stay silent, and trust strangers to survive. If your kid loved Number the Stars, they'll be captivated by these actual accounts of bravery and hope. This book is perfect for kids in grades 4-8, roughly ages 9 to 13, who enjoy stories about real-life heroes and historical mysteries.