Harboring Hope

Written by Susan Hood

A young woman risks everything to smuggle Jewish families to safety during WWII.

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400 pages· 29,059 words· Est. 4 hour read· ~1010L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1943, Henny Sinding, just twenty-two, and her crew aboard the Gerda III face a perilous mission: smuggling Jewish families from occupied Denmark to Sweden. As their operation teeters on exposure, Henny's courage is tested. Will she escape when the tables turn? This gripping true story of bravery and hope unfolds in verse, capturing the essence of humanity amidst war's darkest hours. Discover the stakes of survival and the power of doing what's right, even when the cost is high. What happens when the rescuers become the hunted?

From the publisher

The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.It wouldn’t be easy, but they had to try.It was their only chance to survive. In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Øresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny’s words, “It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that.” But what happened when their operation’s cover was blown and it was Henny’s turn to escape?This incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz.Includes extensive back matter with primary sources, additional information, further reading, and photographs. A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!

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