Books like Then by Morris Gleitzman
During the early years of World War II, the Jewish children Felix and Zelda are forced onto a cattle car heading for a Nazi death camp. After a daring escape, the duo must navigate the perilous Polish countryside alone, learning to survive desperate conditions. Their quest for safety leads them to Genia, a farm‑hand who, driven by her own experiences with the Nazis, offers them protection and a fragile hope amid the horrors of the Holocaust.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Morris Gleitzman
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