
In WWII, Maria must protect her friend Nathan while hiding in Nazi Austria.
In WWII, Maria flees her Nazi-occupied Ukrainian town with her Jewish friend Nathan, seeking refuge in Austria. Disguised as foreign workers, their plan unravels when they're separated. With no way to communicate, Maria faces the daunting task of keeping Nathan safe amidst the chaos. Can they survive and escape the clutches of war, or will they be lost in Hitler's destructive web?
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, author of Making Bombs for Hitler, explores the bonds of friendship and family against the perilous backdrop of war.In the grip of World War II, Maria has realized that her Nazi-occupied Ukrainian town is no longer safe. Though she and her family might survive, her friend Nathan, who is Jewish, is in grave danger. So Maria and Nathan flee – into the heart of Hitler’s Reich in Austria. There, they hope to hide in plain sight by blending in with other foreign workers. But their plans are disrupted when they are separated, sent to work in different towns. With no way to communicate with Nathan, how can Maria keep him safe? And will they be able to escape Hitler’s web of destruction?
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