Hidden Hope - How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust

INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY: The toy duck that saved over 200 lives still exists, residing in Jerusalem''s Yad Vashem museum, Israel''s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.ESSENTIAL HISTORY: Amid recent anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial, this story recognizes the suffering and survival of the Jewish people.POWERFUL BACK MATTER: As discussed in her author''s note, Boxer, a Jewish journalist, interviewed Holocaust survivors as part of her research. Photos of the actual toy and forged identity papers are included.INSPIRING THEMES: The story honors both the strength of the Jewish spirit and those who fought back against hate, and the toy duck featured is a symbol of light in the darkest of times.ACCLAIMED ILLUSTRATOR: Bates''s work is beloved by booksellers and librarians and often garners starred reviews.TALENTED AUTHOR: Boxer is a well-connected award winner in the journalism world and a thorough researcher with a compelling, kid-friendly voice.

Product details

• Authors: Elisa Boxer
• Assisted by: Amy June Bates (Illustration), Bates Amy June (Illustration)
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.04.2023
• EAN: 9781419750007
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-5000-7
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Holocaust, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage)