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During the Nazi occupation of France, a young Jewish girl believes a brief visit with a friend will return her to ordinary life. She discovers that her family has vanished, a heartbreaking revelation that thrusts her into a perilous quest for safety.
Recounting her perspective as a child, the story portrays the harsh realities and fear that Jews faced in wartime Europe. Through her eyes, readers encounter the complexities of identity, resistance, and the indomitable hope that even in the darkest times, a pocket of hope can carry a person forward.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Marilyn Sachs
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