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Set in Vienna in 1940, the novel follows two nine‑year‑old boys—a Jewish child and an Aryan—who are classmates and best friends. As the Nazi occupation tightens its grip, their friendship deepens as they fight to survive and plan an escape together.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jacob Glatstein
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