Mark Jonathan Harris Bücher

Fast 10.000 Kinder aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Tschechoslowakei und Polen wurden zwischen 1938 und 1939 mit dem so genannten Kindertransport nach England gebracht, um sie vor der Verfolgung durch die Nationalsozialisten zu retten. Deborah Oppenheimer hat für die Dokumentation dieser beispiellosen Rettungsaktion Hunderte von Überlebenden interviewt, alte Fotografien, Briefe, Tagebücher und Biografien gesichtet. Der politische Hintergrund zu der britischen Initiative wird kurz erläutert, doch im Mittelpunkt stehen die lebendigen Erfahrungen und Erinnerungen der Zeitzeugen. Harris: „Es waren etwa 10.000 Kinder. Ich bin sicher, es gibt ebensoviele Geschichten zu erzählen.“ Oppenheimer: „Ich möchte verhindern, dass dieses Kapitel unserer Geschichte in Vergessenheit gerät.“

Addressing the pressing issue of homelessness, this novel for older children offers a realistic portrayal of the struggles faced by those affected. Initially published in 1989, it gained acclaim for its sensitive handling of a challenging topic. With rising unemployment and poverty, its themes remain relevant and poignant, reflecting ongoing societal challenges faced by families in urban environments. The book serves as both a powerful narrative and a call to awareness about the realities of homelessness.

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