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The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia
Esther Hautzig - 1968
The Rudomin family has been arrested by the Russians. They are "capitalists' enemies of the people." Forced from their home and friends in Vilna, Poland, they are herded into crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.For five years, Esther and her family live in exile, weeding potato fields and working in the mines, struggling for enough food and clothing to stay alive. Only the strength of family sustains them and gives them hope for the future.
The Safest Lie
Angela Cerrito - 2015
Anna draws the attention of Jolanta—the code name for the real-life Resistance spy Irena Sendler, who smuggled hundreds of children out of the ghetto. Jolanta wants to help Anna escape. Anna's mother drills her day and night, teaching her a new identity, that of Roman Catholic Anna Karwolska. Soon Anna is whisked out of Warsaw to a Catholic orphanage and then to a foster family.Anna's story is a suspenseful and deeply moving account of the sacrifices endured, the dangers faced, and the heroism demonstrated by courageous young victims, their parents and their saviors. It sheds light on yet another tragedy of the Holocaust: rescued children who lost not only their loved ones, but their very identities and Jewish heritage.
100 Most Feared Creatures on the Planet
Anna Claybourne - 2013
Who fights off predators by spraying blood from its eyes? How does the slender, deep-sea gulper swallow prey twice its size? Who sucks out body fluids with its short, sharp mouthparts? Readers will learn everything they ever wanted to know about some of the scariest creatures on the planet.
The Teeth that Looked for a New Mouth: A Story of a Boy Who Didn't Like to Brush his Teeth (Holiday Healthy Children's Books Collection)
Jill Jones - 2013
Shadow of the Swastika--A Girl Comes of Age in Nazi Germany
Rebecca Malone - 2013
The place is Nazi Germany. Lilly is not Jewish. She is a typical eight-year-old German girl who is too busy playing in the cemetery her pappa runs to worry about what is going on around her. That is until Hitler and his Nazis interrupt her life. Shadow of the Swastika is based on her life until the end of World War II. Even at a young age, Lilly is a hardheaded girl. She wants her freedom, but the tyranny and oppression of the Third Reich thwarts her desire to do and say as she pleases. Though Lilly grows up in a world of war, hunger, fear and death, she is a survivor and faces each day’s challenges with obstinance, humor, spunk and courage.
Dorchen: A Childhood Lost in War-Torn Germany
Maria Stetler - 2014
She was an ordinary German schoolgirl from an average family thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of war. Her memoir vividly describes the price she, her family, and all the German people paid for Hitler's ambition. Relived through her memories, it is truly a story of childhood innocence lost, but also of survival through grit and courage. She endured air raids, bomb shelters, military training, capture, imprisonment, rape and harrowing escape. The author has created a razor-sharp, clear-eyed and tense narrative about her life during this frightening time, as well as the story of her early struggles as a German war bride settling into a new life in America. This is Dorchen, and she is a remarkable woman.
Yes Dear
Diana Wynne Jones - 1992
Kay catches a magic golden leaf and enters a world where dreams are true, but when she tells her family, all of them are too busy to listen and understand - except one.
Jokes For Kids: Kids Jokes: 300 Funny Jokes For Kids (Jokes and Riddles for Children Book 1)
Jim Hogan - 2015
Jokes for children is scientifically proven to make you and any child happier! Kids jokes are fun no matter what age you’re in! Enjoy these jokes and riddles!Remember,A laugh a day keeps the doctor away!
THE UGLY DUCKLING: Stories for Kids | English Fairy Tales | Bedtime Stories
Nasrin Akter Lucky - 2020
Minecraft: The Ultimate Survival Handbook: Spectacular All-in-One Minecraft Game Guide. An Unnoficial Minecraft Book (Minecraft Books)
William Herobrine - 2015
In this book, experts will guide you by the hand and teach you everything that you want to know. You will also get step-by-step guidelines for amazing recipes and ideas. You'll be playing like a pro in no time!
Ripples of the Past (The Pages of Time, #2)
Damian Knight - 2018
Although Sam and his friends are now safe, he has lost the girl he loves and remains no closer to reversing the plane crash that has torn his family apart. As he struggles to make sense of this new reality, Sam sets out to obtain a supply of Tetradyamide, the drug that enhances his ability, and finds himself pursued by forces of both good and evil as he is sucked into a conspiracy that runs far deeper than he could ever have imagined.
Minecraft Galaxy Wars Book 1: Rise of the Star Defenders (An Unofficial Minecraft Book)
Herobrine Books - 2015
They have gained control of many planets across the solar system and developed vehicles and deadly weapons – none more devastating than the Death Cube that has the ability to destroy anything in its path. The only hope for the universe lies with the Star Defenders – an elite group of kids who plan to restore peace to the galaxy…no matter the cost! Will they be able to save the Minecraft universe from the clutches of the evil that surrounds it? Jump Into The Adventure and Find Out! Get Your Copy Today!
Minecraft: Diary of a Minecraft Ender Dragon: Legendary Minecraft Diary. An Unnoficial Minecraft Book for Kids Age 6 12 (Minecraft Diary of a Wimpy, Books For Kids Ages 4-6, 6-8, 9-12)
Steve Diary - 2016
If you’ve always wondered what goes on in the head of the lonely Ender Dragon, then the Diary of a Wimpy Ender Dragon will be perfect for you. Join Ander as he gives you glimpse into his lonely, hectic life. Life isn’t easy when you are the only dragon in Minecraft and the Diary of a Wimpy Ender Dragon highlights this and more. Uncover the secrets of the Minecraft dragon and get to know how he deals with pesky players who are always looking to kill him. Find out more about this unique dragon today. Get your copy now!
California Archipelago II
Ron Mcgraw - 2015
Ken Whitlock returns to kick-start the film industry and Greg Foreman of the USGS believes he’s on the cusp of being able to predict earthquakes while still others see opportunities for for a new life. Washington is insisting on re-populating the state and everything looks promising until the quiescent earth starts moving again.
Minecraft: The Legend of Herobrine (Minecraft Herobrine Comics Book 1)
M.E. Martin - 2014
The stranger turns out to be Jack, an easy-going adventure-loving traveler who subsequently strikes up a friendship with Herobrine. Together, the two heroes team up for their first adventure together when they go in search of jewels in a legendary haunted dungeon. Little do they know that their quest will take them into mortal danger against a powerful supernatural enemy…