{"product_id":"harboring-hope-the-true-story-of-how-henny-sinding-helped-denmarks-jews-escape-the-nazis-isbn-9780063214484","title":"Harboring Hope: The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark's Jews Escape the Nazis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt wouldn’t be easy, but they had to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was their only chance to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Øresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny’s words, “It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that.” But what happened when their operation’s cover was blown and it was Henny’s turn to escape?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes extensive back matter with primary sources, additional information, further reading, and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Gripping Novel-in-Verse:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover a powerful account of a real-life hero, told in a unique and accessible format that brings World War II history to life for young readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unforgettable True Story of Courage:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding as she and the crew of the lighthouse boat \u003ci\u003eGerda III\u003c\/i\u003e risk their lives to stand up to the Nazis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Holocaust History:\u003c\/b\u003e A meticulously researched look into the little-known story of how Danish citizens banded together to save their Jewish friends and neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Fans of Alan Gratz:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who love action-packed, inspiring, and emotional historical nonfiction that shines a light on the heroes of the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarboring Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterful telling of the heroic escape of the Danish Jews. Through thoughtful and beautiful verse, Susan Hood has captured the intricacies of this special story for future generations.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003epresident and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHood’s impeccable research and engaging text immerse her readers in the true story of Danes' courage, decency, and modesty during World War II. In our challenging times, she offers young people hope and confidence in the enduring goodness of humankind. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCynthia Levinson, author of Sibert-Medal winner The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan’s vibrant storytelling gives us a sense of hope that in stormy waters good will prevail. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Armstrong, President of Mystic Seaport Museum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on Henny Sinding (b. 1921), daughter of a respected Royal Danish Navy commander, Hood’s expansive verse recounting of the WWII Danish resistance movement builds a strong sense of shared Danish values while encompassing Nazi Germany’s 1940 invasion and its deportation of Danish Jews after years of “peaceful occupation. Effectively unadorned free verse from Hood (\u003cem\u003eAlias Anna\u003c\/em\u003e) capably renders the suspense and danger in numerous scenes of Sinding at work. Numerous excerpts from Sinding’s and others’ first-person accounts personalize the history, while the format helps to funnel a wide breadth of material into an accessible narrative. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Henny is one of the coolest people I’ve ever read about. Cheers to Susan Hood for this thrilling, inspiring book!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteve Sheinkin, author of the Newbery Honor winning and National Book Award Finalist Bomb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hero­ic acts of Hen­ny Sind­ing and her col­leagues?—?as well as the resilience of Denmark’s embat­tled Jews?—?present pos­si­bil­i­ties for defy­ing author­i­tar­i­an terror. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJewish Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890389872869,"sku":"NP9780063214484","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063214484.jpg?v=1730233174","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/harboring-hope-the-true-story-of-how-henny-sinding-helped-denmarks-jews-escape-the-nazis-isbn-9780063214484","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}