These books were fast, emotional, action packed reads about the struggles of two jewish boys during WW2. Both are true stories, and after reading them, I cannot forget what this generation of people had to endure, or how they persevered through horribly evil conditions.
Prisoner B- 3087-This a true story based on the life of young Jack (Yanek) Gruener. Jack lived in Poland during WWII (1930s). As a boy he was taken by the Nazi's and experienced 10 concentration camps, one of which he is tattooed as prisoner B-3087. I was absolutely horrified at the brutal actions and circumstances he was forced to endure. Read to learn how he had the will to survive. A MUST READ!
The Boy on the Wooden Box- This book is a memoir written by Leon Leyson, the youngest worker on Schindler's list. As a child, he was forced into concentration camps- often separated from his family. Like Yanek (Jacob/Jack) in Prisoner B 3087, Leon must learn to survive. You will read about the same concentration camps that both characters experienced (even some of the same characters). My heart dropped for Leon. Learn how his family's skills were paramount, how Oskar Schindler (a Nazi) saved them, how they kept hope alive. Also a MUST READ!
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