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The School That Escaped the Nazis
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The extraordinary true story of progressive schoolteacher, Anna Essinger, the woman who defied Hitler, smuggling her school and its pupils from Nazi Germany to the safety of England.
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'DEVASTATINGLY AFFECTING' THE TIMES
'EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING' OBSERVER
The School That Escaped the Nazis narrates the incredible story set in 1933 when Hitler came to power. Schoolteacher Anna Essinger devised a daring plan to smuggle all her pupils out of Nazi Germany right under the watchful eyes of the Gestapo.
The mostly Jewish children who managed to escape found refuge in Anna's new school, housed in a rundown manor in southern England. This safe haven lasted until the outbreak of war in 1939, which introduced terrifying new challenges.
Despite facing her own deteriorating eyesight, Anna heroically continued to rescue children throughout the war. Many of these children had lost their families and witnessed unimaginable horrors. Yet, Anna was steadfast in her mission to inspire belief in a future worth fighting for among all in her care.
'By turns heartbreaking and inspiring, I could not stop reading this remarkable book.'
JOSH IRELAND, author of Churchill & Son'A celebration of what the human spirit can achieve'
RABBI JULIA NEUBERGERBook Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Deborah Cadbury's book is highly praised for its emotionally powerful and meticulously researched narrative. It recounts the inspiring story of Anna Essinger, a teacher who created a safe haven for Jewish children during the Nazi regime. Reviewers commend its vivid storytelling, compelling portrayal of courage, and its ability to evoke deep emotion, blending the harrowing realities of the time with hope and resilience.
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ISBN: 9781529365795
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Deborah Cadbury is the author of ten acclaimed books including Queen Victoria's Matchmaking, Princes at War, Chocolate Wars, The Dinosaur Hunters and Seven Wonders of the Industrial World, for which her accompanying BBC series received a BAFTA nomination and which was a Sunday Times bestseller. Before turning to writing full-time she worked for thirty years as a BBC TV producer and executive producer. She has won numerous international awards, including an Emmy.
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