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.
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