Escaping Hitler: The Jewish Ghetto of Shanghai, China, 1939 (I Survived True Survivors #3)
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In this powerful true story about Lauren Tarshis's own family member, twelve-year-old Werner and his family flee Nazi Germany to an unlikely destination: Shanghai, China. When they arrive in the Shanghai ghetto, they find one small room with no running water. Poverty, disease, and fear are widespread, yet Werner makes the most of his new surroundings. But when Germany's ally Japan invades China, the Jewish refugees discover they may not be as safe as they believed...
With cliff-hangers at the end of every chapter, illustrations or photos on every page, more photos and facts at the back, and a short word count to hold kids' attention, this narrative nonfiction chapter book is perfect for fans of the I Survived historical fiction chapter books and anyone who enjoys high-action stories of danger, survival, and hope.
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About the author
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
