{"product_id":"safiyyahs-war-isbn-9780063351868","title":"Safiyyah's War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget. “A riveting read for children and adults alike.” —\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARNEGIE MEDAL FINALIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKIRKUS\u003c\/em\u003e PRIZE FINALIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJANE ADDAMS BOOK AWARD HONOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BOOKPAGE\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eBEST BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eKIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/em\u003e BEST BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST MUSLIM MIDDLE GRADE BOOK 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOUR STARRED REVIEWS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafiyyah loathes the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, even though her Muslim identity keeps her safe—or, at least, safer than her Jewish neighbors. Violence lurks in the streets, her best friend has fled, and even her place of refuge—the library—has turned shadowy and confusing, as the invaders fear the power of books. Safiyyah longs to strike back and hates feeling powerless to help her Jewish friends. Worse yet, her father—who taught her to always fight injustice—is acting strangely and doing nothing to help them either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr is he?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnraveling the mystery of her father’s odd behavior draws Safiyyah deep into the heart of the perilous underground resistance to the Nazis, where her bravery is put to the ultimate test. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heartfelt story of the unsung, real-life Muslim heroes of the Resistance in World War II, whose courage and humanity transcended religious differences.” —Alan Gratz, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eRefugee\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHeroes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A heartfelt story of the unsung, real-life Muslim heroes of the Resistance in World War II, whose courage and humanity transcended religious differences.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Don’t miss this piece of hidden history—now more timely than ever—starring a brave and compassionate girl!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKimberly Brubaker Bradley, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A must-read distinguished by its powerful plot and poignant writing [as] Khan expertly weaves an engaging story filled with compassion, bravery, and commitment to one’s neighbors.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eSafiyyah’s War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebrings WWII Paris clearly into focus as it shows how people of all ages—from different cultures and religions—can band together in the face of evil. Khan is a writer to watch, and Safiyyah is a heroine worth remembering.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Khan’s lyrical and detailed prose immerses readers in Safiyyah’s world. The suspense and action will keep young readers eager to know what happens to Safiyyah and her friends. This excellent historical novel, based on true events, will give readers a unique perspective on WWII.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“All at once, \u003cem\u003eSafiyyah’s War \u003c\/em\u003ebroke my heart and filled me with immense hope. With its unforgettable characters and exquisite storytelling, this really is an extraordinary book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. F. 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I laughed, cried, cheered, and cried again as Safiyyah showed me what it is to be a hero, a daughter, and, most of all, a devoted friend.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborah Heiligman, award-winning author of Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of “The Children’s Ship”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A welcome example of interfaith solidarity and an underrepresented addition to the WWII Resistance conversation.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[The] conviction that all people are deserving of safety is deeply felt, and readers will appreciate [the] belief in Safiyyah’s ability to do what needs to be done. 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