A Father’s Promise
A Father’s Promise by Donna L. Hess is an illustrated edition published by Bob Jones University Press in 1987, featuring 250 pages in English. This book presents the story of eleven-year-old Rudi Kaplan, whose life is dramatically altered when Nazi forces invade his home city of Warsaw. As Rudi grapples with the reality of being targeted as both a Pole and a Jew, he clings to his father’s promise of reunion after the war, navigating the challenges of survival and bravery in a time of great peril.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and resilience against the backdrop of historical events. Rudi’s journey emphasizes the importance of faith and courage as he learns to trust in a higher power amidst adversity. This work is suitable for grades 4-7 and provides a poignant look at the impact of war on a young boy’s life, highlighting the complexities of identity and the strength found in familial bonds.
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Adolf Hitler’s ominous statements seem only a distant threat to eleven-year-old Rudi Kaplan. But when the Nazi forces invade Poland and bomb his home city of Warsaw, Rudi finds out that he is Hitler’s enemy not only because he is a Pole, but also because he’s a Jew–and a Christian. The next few years change Rudi’s life forever. With only his imprisoned father’s promise that they will be reunited after the war, Rudi must learn how to survive in hiding, how to be truly brave, and how to overcome the hatred of his enemies. He must learn to die to himself and to trust the God who is mightier than any army. Grades 4-7.
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