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Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books) Hardcover – August 1, 2015

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  • Age Range: 9 - 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 - 5
  • Lexile Measure: 630L (What's this?)
  • Series: Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Capstone Young Readers (August 1, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1623704251
  • ISBN-13: 978-1623704254
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.3 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn Amazing Story of an Unsung Here of WWII
By Grateful Grandma on August 16, 2015
Format: Hardcover
I have read a lot of books about the atrocities that occurred during WWII, but most of these books are filled with the strength and compassion of the people who fought against the evil that happened. This book is no exception to that. I had never heard of the main character in this book, Irena Sendler, so it is great that this book was written about her so that her story is not forgotten.

Irena was a Polish citizen who refused to turn a blind eye to what was happening in Poland. Instead of running away from all that happened in the ghetto, she stuck by to help the children. She convinced parents that she could keep their children safe by smuggling them out of the ghetto, bringing them to safety and making sure that their new foster families would get money and food to take care of that extra mouth. She did all that under cover of trying to keep disease and illness from spreading with medicine and vaccines. The guards were so afraid of getting sick, they did not check her bags for a long time. She kept meticulous lists of the names of the children, their parents and who the foster families were so they could be reunited after the war. She was eventually caught but was able to save the lists in jars buried in the ground (Jars of Hope). Irena was an amazing person, even when she was caught she stayed silent, no matter how gruesome the torture (though since this is a children's book it is mostly toned down, but I am guessing that the nazis won't just have whipped her and do not much else). After the war some of the children were reunited with their parents. The other wonderful thing is that Irena kept in contact with the children she had rescued. This was an amazing story.

The illustrations were black and white drawings, showing the darkness of war.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn unsung hero of the Holocaust
By Paul Mastin TOP 1000 REVIEWER on July 31, 2015
Format: Hardcover
I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading true stories of heroism during WW2, especially concerning resistance to the Nazi menace. Jennifer Roy's Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children from the Holocaust adds a new title to inspire us. Irena Sendler's father passed along a legacy to her. He taught her that people's race, religion, or wealth don't matter, but whether they are good or bad. He taught her, "When someone is drowning, give him your hand."

Irena became a social worker, and when she say the Nazis force the Jews into the ghetto, she smuggled medicine and food in to the needy Jews. Soon she began smuggling babies and children out, hoping to save them from death in the concentration camps. When parents asked for guarantees that their children would survive if they sent them with Irena, she replied, "I can only guarantee that if your child stays here, he will die."

Irena kept careful lists of the children, in hopes of reunited them with their parents. She put the lists in jars, which she buried until after the war. She was arrested, and lived for a time as a fugitive from the Nazi occupiers.

Meg Owenson's illustrations beautifully capture the dreary bleakness of occupied Poland, while spotlighting the hope that Irena brought to these children. Irena is truly a hero who deserves to be remembered. The strength and character she displayed inspire me not to ignore injustice and to risk my own comfort to meet the needs of others.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!
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4.0 out of 5 starsJars of Hope
By KarenRachel on August 27, 2015
Format: Hardcover
My daughter is just at the age where she is learning more deeply about the Holocaust. She asks tons of good questions and like most of us cannot believe that humans can hate and hurt each other with such such heinous intent. Jars of Hope, by Jennifer Roy, is an anecdote to the despair that can overwhelm a child (and adult) in the face of this and provide some hope and understanding that in the midst of such evil there are good and decent people like Irena Sendler, who saved so many children during the Holocaust and beyond. The book tells a fascinating and hard story in clear and simple language with illustrations that support the narrative arc of the story in beautiful detail. The author tells the truth of that time, never understating what happened but also leaves young readers with an example of how it is possible too respond to injustice and hate.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGlad we read this book
By OlyNan on March 2, 2016
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
Very interesting true story and I'm glad Jennifer Roy brought the story to light. I was a little disappointed; it is difficult to tell what age level this book is intended for. There were a few places where some history assumptions were made that our 3rd grader didn't know about, but it felt like it was aimed to the late 2nd grade level. Parents need to be nearby on first read-through to ensure the child understands what they're reading. The illustrations by Meg Owenson are nice.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAmazingly Good Read
By Charity Martinez on October 1, 2015
Format: Hardcover
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REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 12 years, 9 months

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This book is amazing, it shows how one person's actions can affect thousands!

I have no favorite character in this book because they all worked hard and deserve recognition. My favorite part is when all the children are safe and free to be themselves happily.
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Beautiful story, must read.

Published 6 months ago by Emily A Ward
5.0 out of 5 starsA real-life hero for young people!

Inspiring and a great way for young readers to see the human side of history. Up close and personal, the amazing story of Irena Sendler's work to save children against all odds is... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Beautiful Book tells the story of a Brave and Heroic Figure in WWII

This is a beautifully told story of a little known - at least to me - hero of WWII. Irena Sendler helped smuggle more than 2,000 children out of the Warsaw ghetto - saving them... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 starsJars of Hope

This is the incredible story of Irena Sendler who saved 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto in WWII. The author wrote this book for children and it is well done. Read more

Published 6 months ago by JoMama
5.0 out of 5 starsSensitive, inspiring story for kids about the Holocaust

Jars of Hope tells a powerful true story of courage during the Holocaust. As parents start to teach their children about the evil of the Holocaust, I think it's important to have... Read more

Published 6 months ago by NY Twin Mom
5.0 out of 5 starsA 10 minute read

I loved this book but it is only 32 pages. It is a wonderful book for children. Yellow Star by the same author is a fantastic book by the same author.

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