The Yellow Star The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark |
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| Author:
| Deedy, Carmen Agra |
| Illustrator:
| Sorensen, Henri |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68263-189-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2020 |
| Publisher: | Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes. In 1940, Nazis occupied Denmark and King Christian X, beloved amongst his people, had to find some way to resist their overwhelming power. When the order went out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king had an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes. In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author...
More DescriptionWithout the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes.
In 1940, Nazis occupied Denmark and King Christian X, beloved amongst his people, had to find some way to resist their overwhelming power. When the order went out that all Jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king had an idea that might just work. But it would take the faith and commitment of all Danes.
In this retelling of a World War II legend, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy poignantly remind us of the power of a good, wise leader. Paired with Henri S rensen's arresting full-color portraits, this is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice.