Books like In my enemy's house by Carol Matas
In *In My Enemy's House*, Carol Matas presents a poignant view of life in occupied Poland during World War II. The story follows a Jewish girl in Zloczow as she faces the daunting decision to conceal her identity and work for the occupying German forces in order to safeguard herself and possibly her family. Through her experience, the novel offers young readers a texture of historical reality, the struggle for survival, and the moral complexities born out of war and oppression.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Carol Matas
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