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Village of Scoundrels

Margi Preus

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English
Amulet Books
16 September 2020
Newbery Honor recipient Margi Preus tells the incredible true story of a group of French teenagers who helped save refugees in WWII Based on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, this novel tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what is right. Among them is a young Jewish boy who learns to forge documents to save his mother and later goes on to save hundreds of lives with his forgery skills. There is also a girl who overcomes her fear to carry messages for the Resistance. And a boy who smuggles people into Switzerland. But there is always the threat that they will be caught: A policeman is sent to keep an eye on them, German soldiers reside in a local hotel, and eventually the Gestapo arrives, armed with guns and a list of names. As the knot tightens, the young people must race against time to bring their friends to safety.

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Imprint:   Amulet Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 217mm,  Width: 150mm,  Spine: 32mm
Weight:   470g
ISBN:   9781419708978
ISBN 10:   141970897X
Pages:   320
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Recommended Age:   From 10 to 14 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Margi Preus is the author of West of the Moon, Shadow on the Mountain, and Heart of a Samurai, which was a Newbery Honor book. She also writes for a variety of theater companies. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.

Reviews for Village of Scoundrels

Fascinating. . . Readers inspired by communities making a difference--and in WWII and Holocaust history--will find much of interest here. --Booklist **STARRED REVIEW** Preus conveys the tales of heroism and resistance of the village teens with a story that is filled with suspense and intrigue. . .Readers will be inspired by these teens that stood for what is right and who, through their actions, saved the lives of thousands of Jews. --School Library Connection **STARRED REVIEW** Each character's backstory is woven seamlessly into the action. Preus builds suspense and drama by following these brave souls as they take on dangerous tasks... Deeply emotional, intense, and thought-provoking. --Kirkus Review


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