{"product_id":"the-grand-mosque-of-paris-a-story-of-how-muslims-rescued-jews-during-the-holocaust-paperback","title":"The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Gray Ruelle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDeborah Durland DeSaix\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the Nazis occupied Paris, no Jew was safe from arrest and deportation. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew Parisians were willing to risk their own lives to help. Yet during that perilous time, many Jews found refuge in an unlikely place--the sprawling complex of the Grand Mosque of Paris. Not just a place of worship but a community center, this hive of activity was an ideal temporary hiding place for escaped prisoners of war and Jews of all ages, especially children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched (both authors speak French and conducted first-person interviews and research at archives and libraries), this hopeful, non-fiction book introduces children to a little-known part of history. Perfect for children studying World War II or those seeking a heart-warming, inspiring read that highlights extraordinary heroism across faiths. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes a bibliography, a recommended list of books and films, and afterword from the authors that gives more details behind the story.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren Gray Ruelle is a decorated author who has written over 20 children's books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDeborah Durland DeSaix, a former college professor, has written and illustrated many picture books for children. Reviews for her artwork are outstanding. Booklist praised her art in Know What I Saw by Aileen Fisher saying, De Saix steals the show, though, with lush, photorealistic scenes that are both large enough to sweeten the subtraction lesson built into the 10-to-1 countdown premise. She now lives in Asheville, North Carolina\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 9.48 x 10.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757881491744,"sku":"9780823423040","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/86bdda445f8dc050eeae6024fa4d73f6.webp?v=1780113954","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-grand-mosque-of-paris-a-story-of-how-muslims-rescued-jews-during-the-holocaust-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}