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Name:	Cats in Krasinski Square
Product Code:	9780439435406
Description:	By Karen Hesse Illustrated by Wendy Watson
Product Detail:	Hesse's latest picture book tells the story of a young Jewish girl who, together with her older sister, ingeniously fights the Nazi occupation of Warsaw. After escaping from the Jewish ghetto, the girl avoids detection. She finds joy in playing with the city's abandoned cats, who show her holes in the ghetto wall, which the girl's older sister and their resistance friends will use to pass supplies shipped by train to Warsaw. The Gestapo learns of the scheme, and soldiers wait at the train station with dogs. Luckily, the cats inspire a solution; they distract the dogs and protect the supplies. It's an empowering story about the bravery and impact of young people. In bold, black lines and washes of smoky gray and ochre, Watson's images echo the pared-down language as well as the hope that shines like the glints of sunlight on Krasinski Square. An author's note references the true events and heartbreaking history that inspired this stirring, expertly crafted story.
Features:	Hardback 32 Pages
Restrictions:	Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Price:	$16.95

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