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History - Hour of Need: The Daring Escape of the Danish Jews during World War II: A Graphic Novel

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Book Synopsis: Hour of Need is a graphic novel telling the true story of the resistance to Nazi rule in Denmark during World War II and the heroes that saved the Danish Jews by helping them evacuate to Sweden. In the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, legend had it that should danger ever come to Denmark, the mighty warrior Holger Danske promised to wake from his centuries-long slumber to protect its citizens. When the Nazis move to round up young Mette and her fellow Danish Jews in a surprise raid in 1943 after years of letting Denmark rule its people, her father must make life and death decisions to save his family. Overnight, they have become refugees at the mercy of the complete strangers they meet during their escape. The mythical Holger Danske's promise to the Danish people manifests in the compassion and bravery of a school teacher turned resistance leader and other ordinary citizens who bravely defy the Nazi regime to come to her rescue in her hour of need. Told from the point of view of Mette returning to Denmark years later with her grandchildren, Hour of Need tells the story of how the people of an occupied nation--from king to fisherman--risked their lives to evacuate their Jewish countrymen to Sweden in small fishing boats. Hour of Need is a tribute to the heroes that saved the Danish Jews and how humanity triumphs in the darkest hours. Developed in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Find out more at ilholocaustmuseum.org.

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Experience the riveting true story of courage and defiance with Hour of Need: The Daring Escape of the Danish Jews during World War II. This captivating graphic novel takes you on a journey through the darkest hours of human history, shining a light on the heroes who stood up against the Nazi regime and risked everything to save their fellow citizens.

Immerse yourself in the tale of young Mette and her family, caught in the clutches of the Nazis during a surprise raid. Forced to make life and death decisions, her father embarks on a perilous journey to ensure their survival. During their escape, they encounter strangers who become their unlikely saviors, embodying the legendary warrior Holger Danske's promise to protect Denmark from harm.

With breathtaking illustrations and a deeply moving narrative, Hour of Need transports you back to a time of immense fear and uncertainty. Witness the resilience and bravery of ordinary citizens who transformed into resistance leaders, defying the Nazi rule to lend a helping hand when it mattered the most. As Mette revisits Denmark years later with her grandchildren, the story unveils the remarkable lengths a nation went to save its Jewish population.

Join us in celebrating the triumph of human compassion over the darkest of times. Hour of Need is not just a graphic novel; it's a tribute to the unsung heroes who risked their lives to ensure that humanity prevailed. Don't miss this unforgettable tale of hope, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the Danish people.

Discover more about Hour of Need and uncover the remarkable story of the Danish Jews' daring escape during World War II. Visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center's official website and embark on a journey you won't soon forget.

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