The Young Survivors

Name: The Young Survivors
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780715653555
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By Debra Barnes

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Summary

Set during the Second World War, The Young Survivors follows the Laskowski siblings as they face unimaginable loss and danger when Nazi forces invade France. Orphaned and displaced, they must navigate perilous choices to stay united and survive the Holocaust. Inspired by the author's mother's true story, this historical novel vividly portrays the resilience and hardships endured by a family under siege.
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This novel will resonate with readers interested in historical fiction centred on the Holocaust, family survival, and World War II narratives. It is suitable for mature readers seeking emotionally impactful and carefully researched stories of resilience.

What if everyone you loved was suddenly taken away? Five orphaned siblings struggle to stay together as the tides of war threaten to tear them apart during the Holocaust.

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The Young Survivors asks: What if everyone you loved was suddenly taken away? Five siblings struggle to stay together as the tides of war threaten to tear them apart.

When Germany invades France in the Second World War, the five Laskowski children lose everything: their home, their Jewish community and most devastatingly, their parents who are abducted in the night. There is no safe place left for them to evade the Nazis, but they cling together, never certain when the authorities will come for what is left of them.

Inspired by the poignant, true story of the author's mother, this moving historical novel conveys the hardship, the uncertainty and the impossible choices the Laskowski children were forced to make to survive the horrors of the Holocaust.

Book 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?

Alyson Richman calls it a 'poignant and gripping debut' emphasising the power of love amidst war. Tatiana de Rosnay describes it as 'a story that will make you weep, wonder and remember.' Elizabeth Fremantle highlights it as 'a haunting account' of families torn apart. Dr Toby Simpson praises its sincerity and the author's deep emotional connection to the history, supported by thorough research.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715653555

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

Collections

Debra Barnes Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Debra Barnes studied journalism and has been a regular contributor to the Jewish News. Since January 2017, she runs a project for The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) to produce individual life story books for Holocaust survivors and refugees. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio regarding her mother's story and has had a short documentary made about her research.