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

(Hardback)

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During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them.

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***STARRED REVIEW***
With extensive back matter supporting both the author's and the illustrators work, this is a harrowing account of one girls bravery and a compelling assurance for youth that everyone has a potential hero within.

* Booklist *

***STARRED REVIEW***
An important true account to add to all collections. Gauthiers inspiring story will spur on anyone who doubts just how much difference one young person can truly make.

* School Library Journal *
"Batess atmospheric watercolor and gouache paintings emphasizing black and muted red tones propel the scenes with varied, inventive compositions. * The Horn Book Review *

Author Bio

Elisa Boxer is the author of the picture book Covered in Color as well as an Emmy Awardwinning journalist and columnist. She has reported for newspapers, magazines, and TV stations, and has a passion for telling stories about people finding the courage to create change. Boxer lives with her family in Maine.
Amy Bates is the illustrator of many books for children, including The Boy and the Sea, Gittels Journey, Minettes Feast, and The Dog Who Belonged to No One. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.