Jars of Hope How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust |
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| Author:
| Roy, Jennifer |
| Illustrator:
| Owenson, Megan |
| Series title: | Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62370-568-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Capstone Young Readers |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $27.99USD $14.95USD $20.99 |
Book Description:
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Amid the horrors of World War II, Irena Sendler was an unlikely and unsung hero. While many people lived in fear of the Nazis, Irena defied them, even though it could have meant her life. This gripping true story of a woman who took it upon herself to help save 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust is not only inspirational--it's unforgettable.
Amid the horrors of World War II, Irena Sendler was an unlikely and unsung hero. While many people lived in fear of the Nazis, Irena defied them, even though it could have meant her life. This gripping true story of a woman who took it upon herself to help save 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust is not only inspirational--it's unforgettable.