Zoe H. (ZoeH) reviewed on 6/26/2010 + 155 more book reviews

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A moving story told from the perspective of a child who survives the Warsaw ghetto. We meet Misha -- a name given to him by another orphan who finds him -- wandering the streets shortly before the German invasion with no memory of his name, his parents, or where he comes from. He seems to know he is a Gypsy. He's taken in by a band of Jewish orphans. He finds friendship and affection, as well as confusion, fear and a harsh struggle to survive and help others to live. This well-written tale doesn't sugarcoat the historical events, but it does offer hope and compassion.

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