Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events, set in Ukraine."[a] unique perspective on the Holocaust..."--starred review, School...

Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events, set in Ukraine.

"[a] unique perspective on the Holocaust..."--starred review, School Libary Journal

Life is becoming ever more terrifying for the Jewish community as the Second World War envelops their lives. For twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, things get even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work and despite many objections, the family adjusts to the arrival of their new housekeeper, Nina, who is not Jewish. But Nina's role changes dramatically when the Nazis invade their small Ukrainian town. Nina sacrifices her own safety to make sure the children she has come to love are kept from the clutches of the Nazis, and Dina comes to depend on her in a way she never imagined she would.

The third novel in Kathy Kacer's acclaimed Heroes Quartet series, Louder Than Words is based on the true story of one woman's incredible heroism in the most dangerous of circumstances. It is another affecting testament to the unsung heroes of World War II who, at great personal risk, saved the lives of strangers.

Author: Kathy Kacer
Publisher: Annick Press
Published: 04/14/2020
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781773213545
Audience: 08 - 12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020

About the Author
Kacer, Kathy: - Kathy Kacer is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. A winner of the Silver Birch, Red Maple, and Jewish Book Awards in Canada and the U.S., Kathy has written unforgettable stories inspired by real events. Her books have been translated around the world.