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"During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the French Resistance who had to conceal her identity, was one who risked her life in secret workshops, forging papers with new names and without stars in order to help others escape. But how to get these life-saving papers to families in hiding? An ordinary wooden toy duck held the answer, a hidden compartment: hope in a hollow. Written by award-winning journalist Elisa Boxer and movingly illustrated by the acclaimed Amy June Bates, Hope in a Hollow celebrates the triumph of freedom and the human spirit, a story of everyday heroism, resilience, and finding hope in unexpected places"--… (more)
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The illustrations are beautiful and incredibly well done. They are so expressive and they are masterful in helping to tell this story.
The (basically) true story is inspiring and suspenseful. Once again I learned something more about what happened in the Holocaust. The teenager who is the main character in this book is a true heroine. I am in awe of her and of the many others who did the lifesaving work that they did. They were brave and creative and hardworking and caring.
I appreciate that two photos of the actual toy duck (closed and open to show where papers could be hidden) are included in this book.
The author’s and illustrator’s notes are heartfelt and informative. There is also a short bibliography included.
5 full stars. Highly recommended for readers who like picture book biographies and/or Holocaust history.
Hearts pounding,
breath quickening,
feet scrambling.
Down into damp basements,
up into old attics,
crammed into dark closets.
Premise/plot: Nonfiction title for upper elementary on up. This picture book for older readers is set in France during the Second World War. The
My thoughts: I loved this one so much. I absolutely love hearing new stories. I love continuing to learn about the war, about the Holocaust, about these experiences. Every voice matters. Every story is worthy of an audience. I'd never heard of this story! And it was such a great story! I loved learning about this young woman and the creative way a TOY DUCK was used to smuggle papers. I loved the gumption and bravery.
The narrative and illustrations are SO good. Definitely recommend it.