Henry's Red Sea

Written by Barbara Smucker · Illustrated by Allan Eitzen

Refugees flee post-WWII Russia, facing peril on a midnight train ride.

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108 pages· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

In the aftermath of World War II, refugees from Russia embark on a perilous journey across Europe. Amidst the chaos of 1946 Berlin, they must navigate a world of American soldiers and Russian officers. As they board a midnight train in darkened boxcars, danger lurks at every turn. Will they find deliverance or face insurmountable obstacles? This gripping tale of courage and escape captures a true event, inviting readers to witness the harrowing plight of those seeking a new life in Canada.

From the publisher

Barbara Smucker relates the dramatic and courageous story of refugees from Russia following World War II. This is a story of suspense–American soldiers, Russian officers, and a midnight train ride in darkened boxcars. Here is danger, escape, and deliverance. An actual event that happened in Berlin in 1946.Easily read by ages 11 and up–but can be read to children of all ages!

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