Escape
Sale price
$650
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Escape

By Allan Zullo

Children face unimaginable horrors in a fight for survival during the Holocaust.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 761 ratings
192 pages· 44,943 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
$6.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

By her ninth birthday, Halina knew her Jewish faith meant death under Nazi rule. Can she escape? Discover seven true stories of children who defied the odds, using false identities and secret resistance. Through courage and the kindness of strangers, they survived the Holocaust's darkest days. These tales of resilience and hope will captivate and inspire.

From the publisher

A collection of gripping true-life accounts of children struggling through and surviving the Holocaust. By her ninth birthday, Halina Litman understood what her Jewish faith meant to the German occupiers of her town: death. Would she be able to escape? Follow Halina’s gripping story, along with other incredible, true-life accounts of children in the Holocaust.These survivors put up secret resistance, used false identities, and deceived the Nazis. Through the remarkable kindness of others and their own inner strength, these children found a way to make it through the horrors of the war. These enduring stories will captivate you and remind you of the power of hope.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
44,943
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
940L
Themes & topics
Books about World War IIBooks about memoryBooks about Jewish historyBooks about survivalBooks about genocide
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Allan Zullo

Explore Allan's bookshelf
Miracle Pets
0

Miracle Pets

2011
Series
Sale price
$599

The Secret Agent

Ages 8–12 · 2006

Bad Pets Save Christmas!

2013

Crime Scene Investigators

Ages 9–12 · 2008
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

Ages 8–12 · 1974

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Ages 10–13

Lily's Crossing

Ages 9–12 · 1997

The Safest Lie

Ages 8–12 · 2015

When My Name Was Keoko

Ages 10–12 · 2002

Stolen Girl

Ages 8–12 · 2010
Sale price
$799

The Capture

Ages 8–12 · 2003
Wild Poppies
Sale price
$1799

Wild Poppies

Ages 10–14 · 2023
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~V
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
134501
Publication
Published
March 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545099295

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo