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Irena Sendler: Bringing Life to Children of the Holocaust (Crabtree Groundbreaker Biographies) Paperback – April 1, 2012

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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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Irena Sendler was born into a Catholic family in Poland in 1910. Her father, a physician, instilled in her compassion for patients others refused to treat, particularly poor Jews. Throughout the German occupation in World War II, Irena worked tirelessly to help save Poland's Jews from the Nazi horror. Convincing Jewish families to give up their children and Catholic families to risk their own lives by taking them in, Irena saved at least 2,500 Jewish children from certain death during the Holocaust. By the time of her death in 2008, Irena had been honored by the governments of Poland and Israel, Pope John Paul II, and many of those she had rescued.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    112 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten and up
  5. Lexile measure
    1180L
  6. Dimensions
    7.2 x 0.3 x 9.1 inches
  7. Publisher
    Crabtree Publishing Company
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2012
  9. ISBN-10
    0778725561
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0778725565
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crabtree Publishing Company (April 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0778725561
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0778725565
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1180L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.2 x 0.3 x 9.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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caretaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013
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An excellent book for young readers. Includes a great overview of WW2 in Poland and the plight of Polish Jewish children. Contains many lesser known stories and photographs and paints a moving and inspiring portrait of Irena Sendler -- the young Polish social worker who became a role model of moral courage for future generations. Have recommended it again and again..
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Mary Reiff
5.0 out of 5 stars A courageous woman's act of kindness in spite of terrible dangers
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013
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I couldn't put the book down as it is so interesting and captivating. I had asked at the library for a copy to read however there were many requesting the same book and that was several weeks ago so I decided to purchase this one from you. Thanks so much.
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Tim Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought for wife
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
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She heard this woman speak - riveting talk
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Mimi
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait to read about this special young woman and how she saved so many children during WWII .
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
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There seems to be a lot written about Irene Sendler and how she saved so many children during WWII. I can't wait to read all about this special young woman and her experiences during WWII.
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Rosamaria
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
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Fast delivery, price ok, book is boring
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Jacquie
5.0 out of 5 stars I do recommend this book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
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Wow! You will definetely get a lesson on history! Will help you visualize her book when you read her story.
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Joe Betras
5.0 out of 5 stars Saving lives
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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True stories in history are my favorite
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Jennifer Burkdoll
5.0 out of 5 stars "Best book ever!"
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015
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Daysha, a 4th grade student says, "I found Irena to be very inspiring. I want to be just like her!"
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Babs
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, very interesting read, an easy read about the time in history that everyone should know about. The book arrive on tim
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2015
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Excellent read
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sara hicks
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2021
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Didi Clarke
1.0 out of 5 stars very disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2012
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This book was more about the situation in Poland during the war and very little about Irena Sendler and her heroic activities.
At least three pages ended in mid sentence with the following pages bearing no relation to the previous pages.
I felt I had been conned and can not recommend the book.
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