Bibliograph

Stars of the night, the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport, Caren Stelson ; illustrated by Selina Alko

Type

Label

Stars of the night, the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport, Caren Stelson ; illustrated by Selina Alko

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 7-11, Carolrhoda Books ®

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 2-3, Carolrhoda Books ®

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stars of the night

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1319246162

Responsibility statement

Caren Stelson ; illustrated by Selina Alko

Sub title

the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport

Summary

"This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful search for their parents, and eventually connect with Nicholas Winton, a British former stockbroker who was instrumental in bringing them to safety. Winton and the Czech Kindertransport ultimately rescued 669 children from Nazi persecution"--, Amazon.com

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport

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