The Orphan Rescue

by Anne Dublin

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In 1937, twelve-year-old Miriam and her younger brother, David, are forced to separate when their grandparents can no longer work. Miriam is pulled out of school, and David is sent to an orphanage. But Miriam is determined to rescue her brother.

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In 1937, after the death of their parents, Miriam and David live with their grandparents in Poland. Unable to care for them, David is brought to the Jewish Orphanage of Sosnoweic and Miriam is forced to quit school to help support the family. But when David is sold to a cruel man who puts him to work in a factory, it is up to Miriam to resuce him and reveal the truth about the orphanage director. (Grades 3-6) (

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National Jewish Book Award (Finalist – Children’s and Young Adult Literature – 2010)

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In 1937, twelve-year-old Miriam and her younger brother, David, are forced to separate when their grandparents can no longer work. Miriam is pulled out of school, and David is sent to an orphanage. But Miriam is determined to rescue her brother.

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