New Arrival Safiyyah’s War

Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget.A riveting read for children and adults alike. New York Times Book Review

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Safiyyah loathes the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, even though her Muslim identity keeps her safeor, at least, safer than her Jewish neighbors. Violence lurks in the streets, her best friend has fled, and even her place of refugethe libraryhas turned shadowy and confusing, as the invaders fear the power of books. Safiyyah longs to strike back and hates feeling powerless to help her Jewish friends. Worse yet, her fatherwho taught her to always fight injusticeis acting strangely and doing nothing to help them either.

Or is he?

Unraveling the mystery of her fathers odd behavior draws Safiyyah deep into the heart of the perilous underground resistance to the Nazis, where her bravery is put to the ultimate test.

A heartfelt story of the unsung, real-life Muslim heroes of the Resistance in World War II, whose courage and humanity transcended religious differences. Alan Gratz,New York Timesbestselling author ofRefugeeandHeroes

Hiba Noor Khan is a writer and activist engaged with issues of immigration and intercultural understanding. She has worked as a refugee advocate, a physics teacher, freelance journalist, and a TV presenter in the UK, where she lives.

• Publisher: Allida
• Publish Date: May 7, 2024
• Pages: 336
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780063351868
• Dimensions:8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Kids