Irena's Children: Young Readers Edition
The "Female Oskar Schindler" from Margaret K. McElderry Books
At long last, the extraordinary and long forgotten story of Irena Sendler—the woman who took staggering risks to save 2,500 children from death and deportation in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II—now adapted for a younger audience.
Irena Sendler was a young Polish woman living in Warsaw during World War II. With guts of steel, Irena crossed the walled Jewish ghetto with babies in toolboxes and coffins, snuck them under overcoats at checkpoints, and slipped them through the dank sewers. Then she convinced her friends and underground resistance network to hide them.
In this heroic tale of survival and selflessness, Tilar Mazzeo and adapter Mary Cronk Farrell share the true story of this bold and brave woman, who risked her life to save innocent children from the horrors of the Holocaust.
At long last, the extraordinary and long forgotten story of Irena Sendler—the woman who took staggering risks to save 2,500 children from death and deportation in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II—now adapted for a younger audience.
Irena Sendler was a young Polish woman living in Warsaw during World War II. With guts of steel, Irena crossed the walled Jewish ghetto with babies in toolboxes and coffins, snuck them under overcoats at checkpoints, and slipped them through the dank sewers. Then she convinced her friends and underground resistance network to hide them.
In this heroic tale of survival and selflessness, Tilar Mazzeo and adapter Mary Cronk Farrell share the true story of this bold and brave woman, who risked her life to save innocent children from the horrors of the Holocaust.
- Bank Street Best Books of the Year
- CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
- Sydney Taylor Notable Book
- Vine Awards for Canadian Jewish Literature - Children/Young Adults Finalist
Kirkus Reviews: Farrell's adaption of Mazzeo's adult title clearly presents her life and the ever present reality of death in a sobering, heartbreaking narrative. Read more...