Torn Thread

Written by Anne Isaacs

Two sisters fight for survival in a Nazi labor camp, facing danger and despair.

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192 pages· 44,744 words· Est. 5 hour read· 880L

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Bookroo's summary

In a Nazi labor camp, twelve-year-old Eva faces a harrowing struggle to protect her ailing sister. Forced to work on dangerous machinery, they must navigate a world of cruelty and chaos. As they strive to create a semblance of home amidst the horrors, Eva's courage and resilience are tested. Can they find hope and humanity in the darkest of times? This poignant tale of survival and sisterhood will captivate and move readers, revealing the power of love in the face of unimaginable adversity.

From the publisher

A searing Holocaust novel based on a true story.Twelve-year-old Eva and her sister have been forced to leave their home in Poland and are imprisoned in a Nazi labor camp. There they must spin thread on treacherous machinery to make clothing and blankets for the German Army. As Eva struggles amid ever worsening dangers to save her life and that of her sick sister, readers witness how two teenagers strive to create home and family amidst inhumanity and chaos. Written in exquisite prose, this story of heartbreak and hope that is rich in detail and symbolism will deeply move readers of all ages.

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