The story begins in Poland in 1921, set in a little known period of history - the periods between the World Wars. It's the story of Devorah and her sister, who escape the Night of the Burning in their village during the Jewish pogroms, and their incredible journey to safety, led by philanthropist Isaac Ochberg. Based on a true story, it's a powerful and utterly compelling first-person account of the trauma experienced by a child, and her subsequent journey from despair through to hope.

 

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

Linda Press Wulf has worked as an editor, journalist and English teacher. She was born in South Africa and now lives in California with her husband Stanley and her two sons. Her incredible debut The Night of the Burning was the recipient of a Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award.