Kathy Kacer Boeken

It is 1946, and the war is finally over. Margit's beloved father has returned to his family after being held in a concentration camp, and Margit is thrilled. Her family is trying hard to do well in their new home, but Toronto is very different from Czechoslovakia. Her highly educated father cannot find work in this new country, and Margit starts to fail at school, which she hides from her parents. How can she disappoint the family she loves after they have been through so much to make a good life for her in Canada? Welcome back to OUR CANADIAN GIRL, and the continuing adventures of Margit and many other smart, spirited, and courageous girls. They come from different places and times in Canadian history, and each of them meets some ordinary--and extraordinary--challenges in her day-to-day life.

In 1938 many Jewish people were forced to leave their homes to escape the Nazis. Edith was one child who was entrusted to the care of a chidlren's home in Moissac, France with other Jewish children. This is her story.

Set during World War II, the story follows thirteen-year-old Clara and her family as they navigate life in Terezin, a ghetto designed to deceive the outside world about the treatment of Jews. As they face the harsh realities of imprisonment, Clara's resilience and courage are tested in a perilous environment. The narrative explores themes of survival, hope, and the impact of war on young lives, highlighting the stark contrast between the facade of the ghetto and the grim truth of their situation.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Gabi's story reveals the harrowing experiences of a young Jewish girl living on a family farm in Eastern Europe. She vividly recounts her life before and during the Nazi occupation, highlighting her brave act of hiding in a dresser during searches for Jewish children. The dresser, which ultimately became a symbol of survival, is now in the author's home in Toronto. Kathy Kacer, Gabi's daughter, draws on her mother's experiences to weave this poignant narrative.

A true account of two Jewish children on the ship St. Louis who while attempting to escape Nazi Germany were turned away from port after port.

Set during World War II, the story follows Gabi, her mother, and cousin Max as they hide in a secluded mountain village. Enduring the challenges of their cramped hiding space, Gabi and Max venture out for secret nighttime walks, leading to encounters with anti-Nazi partisans. Their experiences as scouts not only bolster their courage but also ignite a sense of hope amid the darkness of war. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the power of friendship in the face of adversity.

History is made one brave act at a time. Henny has grown up with her father's boat, the Gerda III, as a home away from home. She loves sailing the waters between Denmark and Sweden, carried along by the salt breeze. But when Nazi rule tightens in Copenhagen, Henny joins the resistance. And when Hitler orders the Gestapo to round up all Jewish citizens, Henny realizes that the Gerda III isn't just a boat--it's a means of escape for her Jewish neighbours. Safety and freedom are just across the channel in Sweden--as long as Henny doesn't get caught. The fourth book in Kathy Kacer's Heroes Quartet series, Call Across the Sea brings to life a little-known part of World War II and highlights the unsung acts of heroism that moved history forward.

Kniha, jež vznikla v Kanadě, vypráví o protektorátních Budějovicích. Přibližuje židovský humoristický samizdatový časopis Klepy, jímž židovská mládež čelila nacistickým represím.

Werner má len 14 rokov, keď ho nacisti odlúčia od rodiny a on skončí v koncentračnom tábore. Na drevenej prični sa tlačí aj so starším mužom, ktorý sa mu predstaví ako Levin. Raz v noci vrazia do baraku strážcovia, muža vytiahnu z prične a donútia ho čarovať s kartami. Levin predvádza po nociach kúzla, lebo vie, že hrá o svoj život. Jedného dňa sa zúfalému Wernerovi čosi prihodí a Levin, aby ho upokojil, odhalí mu tajomstvo svojich kúzel. Naučí ho však aj čosi iné, že vždy existuje nádej a že sa nikdy nemá vzdávať. Láskavosť a priateľstvo tohto muža pomôžu Wernerovi nakoniec prežiť, a hoci sa už nikdy nestretnú, jeho dar ho bude sprevádzať novým životom. Autorka, pôvodným povolaním psychologička, opísala krehký príbeh o priateľstve, ľudskosti a neutíchajúcej nádeji aj počas najčernejších momentov veľmi citlivo a vhodným spôsobom. Knihu dopĺňajú pôsobivé, čiernobiele ilustrácie, ako aj fotografie skutočných hrdinov príbehu.