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Harboring Hope : The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis

Harboring Hope : The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis

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The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust.
April, 2023
The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood. It wouldn't be easy, but they had to try. It was their only chance to survive. In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Oresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny's words, "It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that." But what happened when their operation's cover was blown and it was Henny's turn to escape? This incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz. Includes extensive back matter with primary sources, additional information, further reading, and photographs.
Products specifications
ISBN13 9780063214484
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Contributor By (author) Susan Hood
Publication Date 2023-05-11
Language English
Format Hardback
Pages 400
Product Dimensions (H x W x L) in mm 210 X 140 X 210
Shipping Weight (grams) 454
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The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood. It wouldn't be easy, but they had to try. It was their only chance to survive. In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Oresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny's words, "It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that." But what happened when their operation's cover was blown and it was Henny's turn to escape? This incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz. Includes extensive back matter with primary sources, additional information, further reading, and photographs.
Products specifications
ISBN13 9780063214484
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Contributor By (author) Susan Hood
Publication Date 2023-05-11
Language English
Format Hardback
Pages 400
Product Dimensions (H x W x L) in mm 210 X 140 X 210
Shipping Weight (grams) 454
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