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Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
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A courageous story about a remarkable man!
A "kindertransport" is organized to help Jewish children escape to England where they lived in foster homes during the World War. Lots of kids were rescued from Czechoslovakia after World War II in an attempt to save them from Hilter. After the war was finally over, the kids returned to Prague in search of their parents, with close to no one being found. The kids wondered but slowly understood that no one had saved their parents!
Title: Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
Author: Caren Stelson
Illustrator: Selina Alko
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books / Lerner Publishing
After around 50 years, it was finally found out that Nicholas Winton, the man who had planned the escape of the kids, had, in fact, saved 669 children in this manner. In a way, he had saved several generations to come.
📚 This is an exceptional story of open resistance and survival and it is in no way overwhelming for kids to read on their own.
📚 An inspirational story suitable for kids ages 8+
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