Harboring Hope: The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis - Susan Hood

Descriere Harboring Hope: The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis - Susan Hood

\n \nThe inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.\n \nIt wouldn't be easy, but they had to try.\n \nIt was their only chance to survive. \n \nIn 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the resund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny's words, It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that. But what happened when their operation's cover was blown and it was Henny's turn to escape?\n \nThis incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz.\n \nIncludes extensive back matter with primary sources, additional information, further reading, and photographs.\n \n A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!\n

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Harpercollins

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ENSTK

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9780063214484

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1

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