The Children's War

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Set against the backdrop of impending war in 1939, the story follows Ilse, a half-Jewish girl sent from Germany in search of safety. As she navigates her journey through Morocco and Paris amidst the looming Nazi threat, she faces the harsh realities of enemy occupation. Stripped of her identity and language, Ilse must rely on her resourcefulness to survive in a world where danger lurks at every turn. Her quest for safety becomes a profound struggle for self amidst chaos and displacement.