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Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, the narrative follows Laibale Gillman, a courageous teenager in 1941 Kaunas, Lithuania. As Nazi forces confine him and his family to the Kovno Ghetto, Laibale, nicknamed "the Little Lion," devises a daring escape plan to save his loved ones amidst the pervasive threat of violence and death. This poignant tale highlights his selflessness and bravery during one of history's darkest periods, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

The story of how an impoverished three-member Catholic farm family saved thirteen Jews from the Holocaust in Lithuania, seven of them escapees from Kovno Ghetto. All sixteen lived and as of 2015, five of the Jews are still living. This book is being used in public and private schools, colleges and universities, as well as in Holocaust conferences in the U.S. and in Europe. Izzy's Fire was nominated by a People's Choice Award by the Library of Virginia in 2006.