Brave deeds : how one family saved many from the Nazis
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Published
Toronto ; Berkeley : Berkeley, CA : Groundwood Books/House of Anasi Press ; [Distributed by] Publishers Group West, 2008.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780888997913 (hc) :, 0888997914 (hc) :
Physical Desc
95 pages : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
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Goleta Valley Library - Children's Non-Fiction | 940.53183 | On Shelf |
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Published
Toronto ; Berkeley : Berkeley, CA : Groundwood Books/House of Anasi Press ; [Distributed by] Publishers Group West, 2008.
Language
English
ISBN
9780888997913 (hc) :, 0888997914 (hc) :
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.8, 2 Points
Level 4.8, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 93).
Description
When Holland was under Nazi rule, the Dutch lived extremely harsh lives. Thousands were in hiding, especially Jews who had managed to escape transport to the death camps. Frans Braal and his wife Mies took in anyone in need of help--Jews, children whose parents could no longer look after them, resistance fighters, and people who were starving--providing them with a temporary home. Twice their place was searched by the Nazis, and on both occasions they managed to hide everyone in time. Told through the eyes of a child, this is the story of the Braals, two people who willingly put themselves in great danger in order to save the lives of those less fortunate. Throughout, sidebars provide further information about Dutch resistance workers and traitors, Dutch Jews, bombing missions, false identity cards, the war, and more. The book also gives a flavor of wartime Dutch culture --treats, children's games, favorite books, and a visit from Sinterklaas are all relished by the young protagonist. A glossary is also included.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Braal family -- Juvenile literature.
Netherlands -- History -- German occupation, 1940-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust -- Netherlands -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Children -- Netherlands -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Jews -- Rescue -- Netherlands -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements -- Netherlands -- Juvenile literature.
Netherlands -- History -- German occupation, 1940-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust -- Netherlands -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Children -- Netherlands -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Jews -- Rescue -- Netherlands -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements -- Netherlands -- Juvenile literature.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Alma, A. (2008). Brave deeds: how one family saved many from the Nazis . Groundwood Books/House of Anasi Press ; [Distributed by] Publishers Group West.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alma, Ann, 1946-. 2008. Brave Deeds: How One Family Saved Many From the Nazis. Groundwood Books/House of Anasi Press ; [Distributed by] Publishers Group West.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alma, Ann, 1946-. Brave Deeds: How One Family Saved Many From the Nazis Groundwood Books/House of Anasi Press ; [Distributed by] Publishers Group West, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Alma, Ann. Brave Deeds: How One Family Saved Many From the Nazis Groundwood Books/House of Anasi Press ; [Distributed by] Publishers Group West, 2008.
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