A gripping historical novel about a daring escape from Nazi Germany
The responsibility weighs heavily on the shoulders of twelve-year-old Holger. Ever since their Jewish parents were deported, it has been up to him to hide his younger siblings from the Gestapo.
Countess Sophie finally wants to do more than just talk and joins a resistance network. Her first mission: to take three children to a safe place.
But nowhere in Berlin is safe from danger.
When a bomb hits the hiding place, the members of the network hatch a daring plan to help them escape from the Reich.
The courage of the siblings and their helpers is put to the test as they risk everything to escape the horrors of war.
Will the plan succeed, or will they be discovered before they manage to cross the border into freedom?
Based on the true historical events of the Mission Swedish Furniture.
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Rosemary De Gouveia –
There is one particular nerve wracking moment towards the end of book 1 which involves Countess Sofia and their escape plan for some Jews.
The 3 children were brave and cared greatly about each other. The true heroes are those who endanger their lives in hiding and helping Jews to get away.
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Shirley M –
Wow! This book is a wonderful story of tee Jewish children in Nazi Germany. Their escape from the Nazi’s and their journey to freedom.
Twelve-year-old Holdger, his younger brother Hans and his younger sister Hertha first watch their parents be taken away while hiding then from a hiding place a few months later they watch their friends that took then in be taken away by the Nazi’s.
Holger must somehow get his siblings to safety, but how and who can he trust. This young boy feels like he has the world on his shoulders in his quest to keep his brother and sister safe.
This story will tug at your heart with it’s courage and determination. There is suspense and sadness as well as a bit of happiness as well.
It is a story you should read; I am sure you will love it as much as I did.
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Tammy R, –
If you love WWII historical fiction this novel is for you. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and learning something new. I thoroughly enjoyed this family drama story that gives a perspective on how children were impacted by war.
Well written and heartbreaking. Highly recommend
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Denise A –
I loved this book and cried in parts. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters even though is was sad in parts. I would definitely recommend this book.
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Ruth H –
This volume of WWII fiction takes a different angle than many I have read. Three siblings find themselves alone as first their their parents and then the adults that are hiding them disappear. The story focuses on their survival and then their escape.
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Jodi B –
An epic story about the best of people during the worst of times. Holger is trying to keep what is left of his family together. When the SS took his parents, he grew up overnight and is taking on the responsibility for his brother and sister. There are quite a few good people in this story and all are trying to do the right thing for others. This story is so well written and heart wrenching. This story will haunt you long after you are done.
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