Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.2
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
5801
Points per Word
0.000172
Page Count
64
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
Cover-to-Cover Chapter 2
Description
This book tells the story of Paul Gruninger, a Swiss police chief who helped Jewish refugees cross the border into Switzerland during World War II. Set during the 1930s and 1940s, the narrative follows a fictional family as they experience the dangers faced by Jewish families fleeing persecution. Through their story, readers learn how Gruninger risked his career and safety to assist thousands of people escape Nazi occupation. The book is written for middle grade readers (grades 4-8) and explores themes of courage, moral choice, and standing up against injustice.