The book was badly written but the information was amazing. Strange when speaking to survivors many had stories to tell about how terrible the Poles were during the WWII. Interesting that they saved people as well. Strange that Jews were not acknowledged as part of the population. ( )

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Because the bodies were planted in the garden of those who did try to make a difference.
This is told from the perspective of the author as she journeyed nine times (1991-2021) with her uncle back to the Poland of his past trying to locate one woman relative who escaped from being murdered by her neighbors for the crime of hiding a Jewish family. It's a tough read at times for one whose grandmother came from Poland. A good and necessary read.
I requested and received an EARC from Sourcebooks via NetGalley. Thank you. ( )

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Timely Take-aways for Life-long Learners

Lesser-known Stories from the World War II Era
Several new books explore the lesser-known stories of prisoners, survivors, resistance fighters, scientists, and other amazing individuals of the World War II era.

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Jews in the Garden
Judy Rakowsky, 2023, Sourcebooks
Themes: History, World War II, Holocaust
This real-life detective story follows two cousins seeking to uncover the truth behind the loss of family members during the Holocaust. This work of investigative journalism reveals the previously untold role of the Polish government in a Holocaust coverup.
Take-aways: Teachers will find this fast-paced nonfiction narrative to be an engaging way to learn how World War II history is still being uncovered today.

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Whether helping educators keep up-to-date in their subject-areas, promoting student reading in the content-areas, or simply encouraging nonfiction leisure reading, teacher librarians need to be aware of the best new titles across the curriculum and how to activate life-long learning. - Annette Lamb ( )