A Pocket Full of Seeds
by Marilyn Sachs
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Author: Marilyn SachsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-28
ISBN: 0595338461
Number of pages: 146
Publisher: Backinprint.com
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Book Review: A haunting story...
Summary: 5 Stars
Thirteen-year-old Nicole Nieman never really thought about being Jewish -- until her native France is invaded by German soldiers upon the outbreak of World War II. Suddenly, her friends and neighbors are struggling against hunger, wondering whether it's better to wait out the war -- which they're certain will end within months -- or risk fleeing to Switzerland.
One day, after spending the night at her best friend's house, Nicole discovers that soldiers have ransacked her family's home and taken away her parents and nine-year-old sister. She barely has time to register the horror when she is forced to run, as the soldiers are hunting for her, too. Desperate, Nicole approaches countless Christian friends, only to be turned away each time, as each family fears for its own safety.
Finally, Nicole finds refuge with her teacher. Living in a dormitory with classmates from the country, Nicole waits and hopes, her mind struggling to remember the way things were.
Although this intriguing story is powerfully written, it might be a bit frightening for younger children. Like many Holocaust-era stories, there is no sugar-coating or promise of a happy ending.
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