The Safest Lie
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2019
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In "The Safest Lie" by Angela Cerrito, young Zosia, a Polish girl during World War II, faces the harrowing realities of Nazi occupation. To survive, she must navigate treacherous terrain, hiding her identity as the threats surrounding her grow ever more dangerous. Zosia's journey is one of resilience and courage, as she learns to rely on her strength and the people around her. The story delves into themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the lengths one will go to for safety and freedom, ultimately highlighting the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Holiday House Inc .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
National Jewish Book Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the National Jewish Book Award.