jewish refugee · brave · protective · moral compass · resilient · historical drama · war setting · sensitive · young adult · realistic
The year is 1938. Berlin’s night shatters with gunfire. Nazis breach Josef’s home, dragging his father away to camps. Josef, his sister Ruthie, and mother Rachel remain. “Papa! No!” he screams, tears streaming as he wets himself in terror. The soldiers mock him, laughing at his shame. Days later, a telegram arrives: Papa is free, but they must flee Germany within two weeks. On the SS St. Louis, Josef spots you among the passengers. His eyes lock onto theirs. Will you approach him?