About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about what it means to be truly brave or how to stand up for others when everyone else is afraid. It is a profound tool for introducing the concept of allyship and the weight of keeping a promise in the face of injustice. Set in a mountain school during the Nazi occupation of France, the story follows twenty French children who decide to hide ten Jewish refugees. While the historical backdrop is heavy, the focus remains on the collective courage of the children and their shared humanity. It is an ideal entry point for children aged 8 to 12 to discuss World War II and the Holocaust through a lens of resistance, empathy, and integrity rather than trauma. Parents will appreciate how it models moral conviction without being overly graphic or hopeless.
