Don’t Tell the Nazis
- ISBN 9781338713633, Paperback
- 240 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
The year is 1941. Krystia lives in a small Ukrainian village under the cruel -- sometimes violent -- occupation of the Soviets. So when the Nazis march into town to liberate them, many of Krystia's neighbors welcome the troops with celebrations, hoping for a better life.
But conditions don't improve as expected. Krystia's friend Dolik and the other Jewish people in town warn that their new occupiers may only bring darker days.
The worst begins to happen when the Nazis blame the Jews for murders they didn't commit. As the Nazis force Jews into a ghetto, Krystia does what she can to help Dolik and his family. But what they really need is a place to hide. Faced with unimaginable tyranny and cruelty, will Krystia risk everything to protect her friends and neighbors?
Rights Sold
English (US) – Scholastic Inc.
Selling Points
• WWII and Holocaust themes.
• Based on the true story of a family’s selfless courage
• Successful author with a growing international reputation.
Praise for Don’t Tell the Nazis:
“The first-person account, based on the real-life Krystia’s memories as told to Skrypuch, reads like a memoir; despite the historically accurate body count, it retains a sense of hope. An accessible entry in a crowded, vital field, honoring those who risked everything to save others.” — Kirkus Reviews
Awards
- Winner, Snow Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice), 2020
- Short-listed, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, 2020
- Short-listed, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, Sundogs, 2020
- Short-listed, Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People, 2019
- Short-listed, OLA Red Maple Award, Fiction, 2019
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2018
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Contact:
Maral Maclagan, Senior Manager, Rights & Contracts, Scholastic Canada Ltd., mmaclagan@scholastic.ca.