Just as Nazi occupation of France became a realization, ten Jewish children sought safety at a small French school. With the students agreeing to keep them safe and not tell anyone, the Jewish children were granted safety. This meant many sacrifices for the children who were already living in a country lacking provisions, money, and were tight on rations. To keep the Nazis from suspecting, they spit the rations even more to include the Jewish children. They shared beds, blankets, and all that they had. It seemed to be going well until the headmistress went to town for supplies. While she was gone, several Nazi soldiers appeared and questioned the children.
While the author takes on a difficult subject, this book is quite appropriate for children to begin learning about WWII. It is easy to read and understand. While I would suggest that parents would read and discuss it with their children (especially if they have not been exposed to the subject), it could be easily read by early elementary school children.
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