When Holland was under Nazi rule, the Dutch lived extremely harsh lives. Thousands were in hiding, especially Jews who had managed to escape transport to the death camps. Frans Braal and his wife Mies took in anyone in need of help -- Jews, children whose parents could no longer look after them, resistance fighters, and people who were starving -- providing them with a temporary home. Twice their place was searched by the Nazis, and on both occasions they managed to hide everyone in time. Told through the eyes of a child, this is the story of the Braals, two people who willingly put themselves in great danger in order to save the lives of those less fortunate. Throughout, sidebars provide further information about Dutch resistance workers and traitors, Dutch Jews, bombing missions, false identity cards, the war, and more. The book also gives a flavor of wartime Dutch culture -- treats, children's games, favorite books, and a visit from "Sinterklaas" are all relished by the young protagonist. A glossary is also included.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Groundwood Books
ISBN-10
0888997914
ISBN-13
9780888997913
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63461730
Product Key Features
Book Title
Brave Deeds : How One Family Saved Many from the Nazis
Author
Ann Alma
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
History / Military & Wars, People & Places / Europe, History / General
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.8in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
9-12
Lc Classification Number
Dj283.A2a46 2008
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
...a great introduction for younger readers to the courage and principles of the Braals and others like them who saved a great many lives.