Rescuing The Children: The Story of the Kindertransport

(Hardback)

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Reflecting on the devastation of war and the power of human kindness, Rescuing the Children tells the story of the Kindertransport and how over 10,000 children were saved by brave people who took action in desperate times. A compilation of survivor's memories and illustrated with archival photos, this important book details the rescue mission that transported children from Nazi-ruled countries to the safety of Britain.

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Neither melodramatic nor sentimental, the simple, accessible prose reveals the historical realities of how non-Jewish children [were] taught to love Hitler and to hate Jews, along with the heartbreak of saying good-bye and the fact that most of the rescued would never see their parents again. Even with all the books out there about the Kindertransport, readers will grab this exemplary title for historical research and for personal reading.
Starred Review, Booklist

Fitting neatly into primary-classroom units about World War II and the Holocaust. Then-and-now portraits with a mix of period photos and paintings by Kinder artist Hans Jackson, provide plenty of visual witness to those dangerous times and the children caught in them. A quick but systematic overview, well-endowed with both visual and documentary supporting material.
Kirkus Reviews

Heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time. Explaining the Holocaust is never easy, but Hodge does an outstanding job of describing the horrors of what was happening and then putting them in a historical context that is comprehensible to even young students with only a passing knowledge of the period.
School Library Journal

Deborah Hodge pieces together some of the remarkable tales told by the children who lived because they escaped from the Nazis. What is most striking about Hodges book is how she weaves what the children themselves relate into her narrative. In their own words, they offer readers insight into the trauma of leaving their families and friends behind, journeying to a place where they didnt speak the language and felt foreign and alone, unsure what was happening back home or whether theyd ever see their parents or siblings again.
Canadian Childrens Book News

Author Bio

Deborah Hodge has written more than 25 books for children. Many of her books have won awards and been published internationally. Her picture book, Lily and the Mixed-up Letters, was chosen by IBBY as an Outstanding Book for Young People with Disabilities. She also won the Information Book Award from the Children's Literature Roundtable of Canada. Deborah specializes in writing engaging nonfiction for young readers and loves the challenge of using few words to explain big thoughts. Deborah is a former teacher and curriculum writer for the BC Ministry of Education. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.