New York Times bestseller Jennifer A. Nielsen tells the extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist the Nazis.
Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the Jewish ghettos of Poland, smuggling food, papers, and even people.
Soon Chaya joins a resistance cell that runs raids on the Nazis' supplies. But after a mission goes terribly wrong, Chaya's network shatters. She is alone and unsure of where to go, until Esther, a member of her cell, finds her and delivers a message that chills Chaya to her core, and sends her on a journey toward an even larger uprising in the works -- in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Though the Jewish resistance never had much of a chance against the Nazis, they were determined to save as many lives as possible, and to live -- or die -- with honor.
Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings her signature action-packed narrative style to one of the most crucial battles of WWII.
The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.
D-Day was an invasion not for conquest, but liberation, and required years to plan and total secrecy to keep the advantage of surprise. Once deployed, Operation Overlord involved soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists. Acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members in a masterful tapestry to bring this decisive battle to vivid, thrilling life.
Amerika, 1863: Die Crow haben ein heiliges Lederband der Cheyenne-Indianer geraubt. Nur Eulenfrau, eine junge Cheyenne, die von den Crow entführt wurde, kann dieses Symbol der Tapferkeit zurückerobern - für ihr Volk und den Mann, der ihre Seele berührt hat. Ihr entbehrungsreicher Marsch führt sie über die weiten Ebenen der Hochprärie und in das historische Massaker am Sand Creek, das zum Symbol des verzweifelten Kampfes der Indianer gegen die Weißen wurde. Vor dem historischen Hintergrund der Indianerkriege kämpft Eulenfrau um Liebe und Gerechtigkeit - und die Ehre und Existenz ihres Volkes.Thomas Jeier (1947-) ist ein deutscher Schriftsteller, der vor allem durch Romane, Jugendbücher und Reisereportagen bekannt ist. Er schreibt unter verschiedenen Pseudonymen, darunter Christopher Ross. Jeier wuchs in Frankfurt am Main auf. Bereits als Schüler verfasste er Zeitschriftenartikel und Groschenromane. Er hat insgesamt über 100 Romane und Sachbücher veröffentlicht und seine Werke wurden in mehrere Sprachen übersetzt und mehrfach mit Preisen ausgezeichnet.-
A young family must leave their comfortable London life for a house in the country when their father is taken away unexpectedly. Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis spend their days at the nearby train station, befriending the station master and porter and many of the passengers. Waving goodbye to the departing London train each day and sending their love to their father who is detained there, they strike up a friendship with a kindly old man who may be able to help them get their father back.
From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story, within a story, that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery."Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ..."The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read - right to the very end ...From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, comes an extraordinary story within a story - a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night as long as they live.
Born to privilege, called to service, trained for command, Lieutenant Nile Greysik finally gets the chance to prove herself a leader. As she takes command of a captured enemy ship, her orders will take her through hostile waters and stormy seas with a hold full of prisoners, a skeptical crew, and a handsome first mate hell-bent on undermining her confidence.To navigate to safe harbor, Nile must earn the crew's trust...but first she must dare to trust herself.For fans of Sarah J Maas, Tamora Pierce and Naomi Novik, comes TIDES - a seafaring adventure of duty, love, magic, and a princess's quest to protect her kingdom on her own terms.
Highlights presents Arbor Day written by Ellen Garin. J. Sterling Morton celebrated the first Arbor Day on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska. He wanted people to plant as many trees as they could to help the land and the economy. The celebration of Arbor Day had spread to at least 30 states by 1920. Arbor Day is celebrated in most states and around the world on the last Friday in April.
In the 1841, five Japanese fisherman are rescued at sea by an American whaling ship. Prohibited by law from returning to Japan, the fisherman are taken to Hawaii. Manjiro, the youngest, decides to stay on the American whaling ship and live in America. He eventually returns to Japan, is thrown in prison, and becomes a samurai because of his knowledge and intelligence.
During the Civil War, boys had to be eighteen to fight for either side. Younger boys enlisted as musicians who played the drum. Drummer boys had to learn to play a steady beat for marching and special beats to play during battles. Drums were used to tell the men to wake up, go to breakfast, and start working. Drummer boys worked long days, carried heavy packs, walked for miles, and slept on the ground.
