Twenty and Ten
Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on March 30, 1978. This 80-page book presents a narrative set during the German occupation of France, where twenty French children are taken to a refuge in the mountains. The story unfolds when a young man arrives with a request to hide ten Jewish refugee children, prompting a moral dilemma for the children and their caretaker, Sister Gabriel.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as friendship, prejudice, and the impact of war on young lives. The narrative focuses on the children’s understanding of the risks involved in sheltering the refugees and the ethical responsibilities that come with their decision. This edition, written in English, invites reflection on historical events and social themes relevant to the era, making it a significant addition to juvenile fiction.
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A powerful look at an unforgettable era in history
“If we take these children, we can never betray them, no matter what the Nazis do.”
During the German occupation of France, twenty French children were brought to a refuge in the mountains. One day a young man came to their school with a request: Could they take in, and hide, ten Jewish refugee children?
Sister Gabriel spoke up. “The Nazis are looking for those children. If we take them we must never let on they are here. Do you understand?”
Of course the children understood—but how would they hide them if the Nazis came?
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