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Jacob's Rescue

Malka Drucker, Michael Halperin
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Jacob's Rescue

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1993

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Malka Drucker, Michael Halperin

Jacob's Rescue

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Warsaw, Poland • 1940s

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

In Jacob's Rescue by Malka Drucker and Michael Halperin, Jacob recounts his childhood during World War II, hiding with the Roslan family in Warsaw after the Nazi invasion. During his time with the Roslans, Jacob faces numerous hardships, including illness and the deaths of loved ones, while finding moments of safety and familial bonds amidst the war.

Inspirational

Emotional

Mysterious

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

961 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jacob's Rescue by Malka Drucker and Michael Halperin is widely praised for its heartfelt depiction of courage during the Holocaust. The narrative is compelling and accessible for young readers, though some criticize its occasionally simplistic language. Overall, it's an inspiring story that effectively educates about a difficult historical period.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jacob's Rescue?

Readers who appreciate Jacob's Rescue by Malka Drucker and Michael Halperin typically enjoy historical fiction focused on World War II, especially those highlighting personal courage and real-life heroism. Fans of The Diary of Anne Frank and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas will find this story both compelling and poignant.

4.4

961 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Warsaw, Poland • 1940s

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

680L

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