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Beyond Courage

by Doreen Rappaport

Ages: 12+

Published: 2012

Publisher: Candlewick

ISBN: 978-0-7636-2976-2

Keywords: Holocaust

This account recalls both famous and lesser-known Jewish fighters who struggled for their people's survival during World War II. A most important work supported with photographs, citations, bibliography, and maps. A must for every library.