  | Stars of the night : the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport Author: Stelson, Caren | |
| Price: $20.98 | ||
Summary:
The powerful and sensitively told true story of the Czech Kindertransport, which rescued 669 children from Nazi persecution on the eve of World War II.
| Illustrator: | Alko, Selina |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.50 Points: .5 Quiz: 521233 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (11/15/22)
School Library Journal (+) (00/02/23)
Booklist (02/15/23)
The Hornbook (+) (00/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2023 In a collective voice that represents the 669 Czech children rescued from the Nazis by a businessman whose identity remained unknown for 50 years, Stelson describes rising tides of anti-Semitism, tearful partings, scary journeys by train and boat, meetings with British foster families, and then a return to Prague at war’s end to search out the scanty remnants of families and, long after, to learn who had organized the escape. Five young figures, identified by the colors of their clothes, appear in each of Alko’s grave, gray scenes and correspond to actual refugees who are named and profiled in back matter that also includes a time line and personal notes from the author and illustrator, and leads to further information about the broader Kindertransport movement. Refugee stories won’t be unfamiliar even to younger children these days—but this one might be, especially as most other accounts of this lesser-known piece of history are aimed at older readers. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
Booklist - 02/15/2023 In a collective voice that represents the 669 Czech children rescued from the Nazis by a businessman whose identity remained unknown for 50 years, Stelson describes rising tides of antisemitism, tearful partings, scary journeys by train and boat, meetings with British foster families, and then a return to Prague at war’s end to search out the scanty remnants of families and, long after, to learn who had organized the escape. Five young figures, identified by the colors of their clothes, appear in each of Alko’s grave, gray scenes and correspond to actual refugees who are named and profiled in back matter that also includes a time line and personal notes from the author and illustrator and leads to further information about the broader Kindertransport movement. Refugee stories won’t be unfamiliar even to younger children these days—but this one might be, especially as most other accounts of this lesser-known piece of history are aimed at older readers. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
