Irena's Jars Of Secrets
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
Key stage: Key Stage 2
No. of pages 40
Published: 2012
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"Irena's Jars of Secrets" by Ron Mazellan tells the poignant story of Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker during World War II who risked her life to save Jewish children from the horrors of the Holocaust. Using a network of contacts, Irena smuggles children out of the Warsaw Ghetto, hiding their identities in jars filled with crucial information. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young girl who learns about courage, sacrifice, and the impact of one person's determination to make a difference. This touching tale emphasizes the themes of hope, resilience, and the profound effects of love and compassion in dark times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Lee & Low Books Inc .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Land of Enchantment Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
This book features the following character:
Irena Sendler
This book features the character Irena Sendler.