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Name: Ivan and the star of David
Author: Myrna Grant

📘 Ivan and the star of David by Myrna Grant

In a tense and oppressive setting, Ivan and his family marshal every resource and act of bravery to assist a Jewish girl in leaving Russia. Their joint ingenuity and faith-driven commitment illustrate a quiet but powerful resistance against persecution, highlighting the power of compassion and courage amid extreme adversity.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction

Authors: Myrna Grant

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