Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books)

Amid The Horrors Of World War Ii, Irena Sendler Was An Unlikely And Unsung Hero. While Many People Lived In Fear Of The Nazis, Irena Defied Them, Even Though It Could Have Meant Her Life. She Kept Records Of The Children She Helped Smuggle Away From The Nazis' Grasp, And When She Feared Her Work Might Be Discovered, She Buried Her Lists In Jars, Hoping To Someday Recover Them And Reunite Children With Their Parents. This Gripping True Story Of A Woman Who Took It Upon Herself To Help Save 2,500 Children From The Warsaw Ghetto During The Holocaust Is Not Only Inspirational; It's Unforgettable. Amid the horrors of World war II, Irena Sendler was an unlikely and unsung hero. While many people lived in fear of the Nazis, Irena defied them, even though it could have meant her life. This gripping true story of a woman who took it upon herself to help save 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust is not only inspirational - it's unforgettable. -- From amazon.com Irena Sendler defied the Nazis, risking her life to sneak children out of the Warsaw Ghetto to safety. Sendler and her network helped save 2,500 children during the Holocaust Tells Irena Sendler's Story Of Saving 2,500 Children During The Holocaust-- By Jennifer Roy ; Illustrated By Meg Owenson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Tells Irena Sendler's story of saving 2,500 children during the Holocaust"-- Provided by publisher