About the book
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?
Editions of Twenty and Ten
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670734078
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670734085
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140310764
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525596851
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525596868
Read an Excerpt
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?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenty and Ten about?
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?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Twenty and Ten?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Twenty and Ten?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670734078
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Twenty and Ten?
Claire Huchet Bishop, Janet Joly
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Twenty and Ten is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670734078) and hardcover(ISBN 9780670734085) and paperback(ISBN 9780140310764) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525596851) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525596868)
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