Publication

1985 - H. Abrams, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

33,500 words, Guess

Page Count

134 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC940.53/15/03924
  • LCCDS135.F85 I95513 1985

Description

Presents the story of an orphanage in Izieu, France that sheltered Jewish children from all over Europe who had escaped Nazi persecution. In 1944, one month before World War II ended, the Gestapo sent soldiers to the ophanage to arrest all the children and caretakers. Those arrested were taken to Auschwitz for immediate execution. The events are recounted through the stories of those who escaped the Nazi raid.

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