The Whispering Town

Written by Jennifer Elvgren · Illustrated by Fabio Santomauro

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, a family risks everything to help Jewish neighbors escape to Sweden.

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32 pages· 842 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 530L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1943 Denmark, young Anett and her family hide a Jewish mother and son from Nazi soldiers. As suspicions rise, Anett must devise a daring plan to guide them to safety under a moonless sky. Will her ingenuity outsmart the ever-watchful eyes of the occupiers? This gripping tale of courage and hope is based on true events.

From the publisher

The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever and unusual plan for their safe passage to the harbor. Based on a true story.