About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is ready to confront the complexities of historical trauma, survival, and the agonizing decisions parents make during crises. Malka is a stark, unflinching look at a seven-year-old girl separated from her family during a 1943 escape attempt from Poland. It delves deeply into themes of resilience, the psychological toll of isolation, and the paralyzing weight of guilt felt by both mother and child. Because of its raw portrayal of starvation and fear, it is best suited for mature readers ages 12 and up. Parents will appreciate the book for its ability to foster empathy and its refusal to sugarcoat the realities of the Holocaust, providing a profound starting point for discussions on morality and human endurance.
