Children of the Stars

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Synopsis
From international bestselling author Mario Escobar comes a story of escape, sacrifice, and hope amid the perils of the Second World War. August 1942. Jacob and Moses Stein, two young Jewish brothers, are staying with their aunt in Paris amid the Nazi occupation. The boys&’ parents, well-known German playwrights, have left the brothers in their aunt&’s care until they can find safe harbor for their family. But before the Steins can reunite, a great and terrifying roundup occurs. The French gendarmes, under Nazi order, arrest the boys and take them to the Vélodrome d&’Hiver—a massive, bleak structure in Paris where thousands of France&’s Jews are being forcibly detained. Jacob and Moses know they must flee in order to survive, but they only have a set of letters sent from the South of France to guide them to their parents. Danger lurks around every corner as the boys, with nothing but each other, trek across the occupied country. Along their remarkable journey, they meet strangers and brave souls who put themselves at risk to protect the children—some of whom pay the ultimate price for helping these young refugees of war. This inspiring novel, now available for the first time in English, demonstrates the power of family and the endurance of the human spirit—even through the darkest moments of human history. World War II historical fiction inspired by true eventsBook length: 94,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for reading groups, a historical timeline, and notes from the author &“A poignant telling of the tragedies of war and the sacrificing kindness of others seen through the innocent eyes of children.&” —J&’nell Ciesielski, bestselling author of The Socialite and Beauty Among Ruins
Copyright:
2020

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
368 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780785233008
Related ISBNs:
9780785234791, 9780785232995
Publisher:
Thomas Nelson
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Mario Escobar
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Military, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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