Harboring Hope
Harboring Hope
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Harboring Hope

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$19.99
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10 - 99
Reading age
400
Page count
73
Words per page
~1009L
Lexile measure
Mar 21, 2023
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063214484
    Publication Date
    March 21, 2023
    Original Publication Date
    March 21, 2023
    Page Count
    400
    Words Per Page
    73
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 99+ years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1009L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~X
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    522082
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG+

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