We Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport

In 1938, young Lily and her family flee their home in Germany due to the Nazi takeover. She is sent to England on the Kindertransport, a secret mission saving the lives of Jewish children during World War II. Lily, alongside other children, faces the challenges of adjusting to a new life in a foreign land. Despite the uncertainties, she learns bravery and hope amidst adversity. The story, based on true events, highlights the harrowing experiences of Jewish families during the Nazi regime and the resilience of children separated from their families for safety. The narrative includes personal accounts from Kindertransport survivors, illustrating the devastating impact of Hitler's rise to power and the sacrifices made to protect the children. Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson illuminates true stories of children like Ruth David who fled Nazi Germany for safety on the Kindertransport. The book provides a detailed depiction of the rising anti-Semitic restrictions, the violent Kristallnacht, and the subsequent rescue efforts. The survivors' personal accounts offer a moving and heart-wrenching perspective on the horrors faced by families during the Holocaust and the hope that sustained the rescued children.