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by Aline Sax (Author), Caryl Strzelecki (Illustrator)
It's World War II, and Misha's family, like the rest of the Jews living in Warsaw, has been moved by the Nazis into a single crowded ghetto. Conditions are appalling: every day more people die from disease, starvation, and deportations. Misha does his best to help his family survive, even crawling through the sewers to smuggle food. When conditions worsen, Misha joins a handful of other Jews who decide to make a final, desperate stand against the Nazis.
Heavily illustrated with sober blue-and-white drawings, this powerful novel dramatically captures the brutal reality of a tragic historical event.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.67 x 9.05 x 4.98 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 16, 2013
Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award (2014)
Award: National Jewish Book Award (2013)
Award: Mildred L. Batchelder Award (2014)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: War Within These Walls
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 1
