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"History is made one brave act at a time. Henny has grown up with her father's boat, the Gerda III, as a home away from home. She loves sailing the waters between Denmark and Sweden, carried along by the salt breeze. But when Nazi rule tightens in Copenhagen, Henny joins the resistance. And when Hitler orders the Gestapo to round up all Jewish citizens, Henny realizes that the Gerda III isn't just a boat--it's a means of escape for her Jewish neighbours. Safety and freedom are just across the channel in Sweden--as long as Henny doesn't get caught. The fourth book in Kathy Kacer's Heroes Quartet series, Call Across the Sea brings to life a little-known part of World War II and highlights the unsung acts of heroism that moved history forward."--
About the author
Kathy Kacer is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. A winner of the Silver Birch, Red Maple, and Jewish Book Awards in Canada and the U.S., Kathy has written unforgettable stories inspired by real events. Her books have been translated around the world.
Summary
History is made one brave act at a time.
Henny has grown up with her father’s boat, the Gerda III, as a home away from home. She loves sailing the waters between Denmark and Sweden, carried along by the salt breeze. But when Nazi rule tightens in Copenhagen, Henny joins the resistance. And when Hitler orders the Gestapo to round up all Jewish citizens, Henny realizes that the Gerda III isn’t just a boat—it’s a means of escape for her Jewish neighbours. Safety and freedom are just across the channel in Sweden—as long as Henny doesn’t get caught.
The fourth book in Kathy Kacer’s Heroes Quartet series, Call Across the Sea brings to life a little-known part of World War II and highlights the unsung acts of heroism that moved history forward.
Foreword
- Consumer and Trade key reviewer printed ARC and DRC mailing
- NetGalley, CataList, and no-request necessary Edelweiss DRC distribution
- Bookseller outreach, including promotion at Winter Institute, Children's Institute, EBMA, BEA, and more
- Librarian and teacher outreach, including promotion at ALA MW, OLA, TLA, SLJ Middle Grade Magic; contesting and more in Annick teacher-librarian newsletter; Educator's guide for entire series
- Print and online media outreach, including middle grade and Jewish media
- Social media campaign and virtual programming including Holocaust rescuers "Hey There Kids" YouTuber-style author video for kids; posts tied to Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 8)
- Presentation at international rights conferences including Frankfurt, Bologna, Guadalajara, and more
