Harboring Hope

The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.It wouldn't be easy, but they had to try.It was their only chance to survive. In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old,and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the resund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny's words, &quote;It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that.&quote; But what happened when their operation's cover was blown and it was Henny's turn to escape?This incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!