Note: the physical label inside this book may not match the label image next to the book cover at the top of this journal entry - somehow my store order generated LOTS of extra numbers!

Hardcover with dust jacket: 2001 Jane Addams Children's Book Award winner.

A look at the Danish resistance during WWII, including the remarkable rescue of most of the Jews living in the country. The author personally interviewed most of the people whose stories are told in this book.

TBR, but reserved for booklady331's US Non-Fiction VBB (round 3).

Quite a remarkable story. I'd previously read Rescue in Denmark on this same subject so I was familiar with some of the events and how they played out. Accounts of what happened to specific individuals are always interesting, though: they make history come alive in a way that facts on a page usually don't.

I'll count this as one of my Europe reads for kiwiinengland's 2016 Around the World Reading Challenge.

Claimed from the VBB and headed for Massachusetts via media mail.

ETA 6/13/16
USPS tracking: 9549 0104 3304 6144 0871 01

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very excited to receive this book. I have been to the museum where much of it was researched: a wonderful museum. I didn't know it was a children's book, but I have found that I really enjoy reading history books written for children as a quicker way to expand my knowledge.

A very well written book that explains one corner of the fight against the Nazis and attempts to protect the Jewish population from the Holocaust. Really inspiring, and it's so striking to see how YOUNG all the resistance fighters were. Also shows the way that decency can be part of a country's view of itself, and will help protect all of its citizens.
Fast moving and good at showing the kids' eye view of the war and the social disruptions that war and occupation caused. An interesting introduction to Denmark and its people, too.
Highly recommended.

Arrived in the mail - thank-you!

I had NO idea about how Denmark responded to the Nazi occupation - this is incredible.
I started this last night & am still reading it, but wanted to start my JE before I finish the book, as I think this one may take some time to digest once I hit the end.

In the mail!

Thank you so much! Having missed the Museum of Danish Resistance in Copenhagen when I was there years ago, this is the next best thing! I look forward to reading it.