About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is ready to engage with the Holocaust through a lens of resourcefulness and personal agency rather than just victimhood. It is a powerful choice for children showing an interest in survival stories or those beginning to ask deep questions about human resilience during historical crises. The story follows 11-year-old Alex as he navigates the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto alone, transforming a bombed-out building into a secret fortress while waiting for his father. While the historical backdrop is undeniably heavy, the narrative focuses on Alex's cleverness, his bond with his pet mouse, and his 'Robinson Crusoe' style of survival. It offers a bridge for 10-14 year olds to understand the emotional weight of isolation and the profound strength of the human spirit without being gratuitously graphic.
