Rose Blanche

In wartime Germany, Rose Blanche witnesses the mistreatment of a little boy, and follows the truck that takes him to a camp. Secretly, Rose Blanche brings him and other children food. An excellent …

Remember the secret

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0890875243

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

K

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