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When her best friend leaves for England because Jews are no longer safe in Germany, 15‑year‑old Annegret confronts the brutal reality of Nazi rule. Over time she learns the importance of self‑discipline and unwavering loyalty to loved ones, a lesson that shapes her view of survival during the Holocaust.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margot Benary-Isbert
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