Explores how the man who became the most famous entertainer of his time and a legend of the -Wild West- grew up amid a violent regional conflict that would soon tear apart the nation.
In 1942 fifteen-year-old Jack Mandelbaum was torn from his family in Poland and sent to a Nazi concentration camp. This is Jack's own true story of how he fought against starvation, disease and the insane brutality of the Holocaust. Jack is sent to a series of different camps, each one as horrific as the other. He soon befriends Moniek, another prisoner, and together they learn to fight through adversity and are finally able to walk free on the day of liberation. This is a personal and touching tale of Jack's World War II experiences, as told by Jack himself to award-winning author Andrea Warren. The book includes a 4-page photo section, including a photo taken of Jack shortly after liberation.
The book explores the historical context of orphan trains, which transported over 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children from 1854 to 1930, while weaving in the personal narrative of Lee Nailling, who journeyed to Texas on one of these trains in 1926. Through alternating chapters, it highlights the experiences of these children and the impact of the orphan train movement, complemented by photographs that enhance the storytelling.
Focusing on the historical context of child welfare in America, the narrative follows the efforts of Charles Loring Brace, who initiated the Children’s Aid Society to provide homes for homeless children. Between 1854 and 1929, around 200,000 children embarked on a transformative journey in search of families. In this sequel to Orphan Train Rider, Andrea Warren highlights the stories of nine individuals who experienced this remarkable migration, shedding light on their lives and the impact of their journeys on American history.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War's final days, the story follows eight-year-old Long, a mixed-blood child in a Saigon orphanage. As North Vietnamese forces advance, he faces uncertainty about his future in a country hostile to his heritage. His only chance for safety lies in Operation Babylift, a U.S. initiative to airlift vulnerable children to America. With a family in Ohio ready to adopt him, Long grapples with the heart-wrenching decision of leaving his homeland and beloved grandmother behind.