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Masters of Silence (The Heroes Quartet, 2)

Name: Masters of Silence (The Heroes Quartet, 2)
Price: 14.78 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: Kathy Kacer’s second book in her middle grade series about heroic rescues during WWII tells the tale of siblings Helen and Henry, and history’s most famous mime. Desperate to save them from the Nazis, Henry and Helen’s mother makes the harrowing decision to take her children from their home in 1940s Germany and leave them in the care of strangers in France. The brother and sister must hide their Jewish identity to pass for orphans being fostered at a convent in the foreign land. Visits from a local mime become the children’s one source of joy, especially for Henry, whose traumatic experience has left him a selective mute. When an informer gives them up, the children are forced to flee yet again from the Nazis, but this time the local mime—a not yet famous Marcel Marceau—risks everything to try to save the children.Masters of Silence shows award-winning author Kathy Kacer at the top of her craft, bringing to light the little-known story of Marceau’s heroic work for the French Resistance. Marceau would go on to save hundreds of children from Nazi concentration camps and death during WWII. In characteristic Kacer style, Masters of Silence is dramatic and engaging, and highlights the courage of both those rescuing and the rescued themselves. Wenting Li’s chapter heading illustrations and evocative covers provide the perfect visuals for the series.

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Experience the gripping tale of bravery and sacrifice in "Masters of Silence" (The Heroes Quartet, 2) by Kathy Kacer. This extraordinary middle-grade book follows the incredible journey of siblings Helen and Henry during World War II, as their mother makes a heart-wrenching decision to save them from the clutches of the Nazis. Transport yourself to 1940s Germany and witness the siblings' struggle to hide their Jewish identity as they pose as orphans in France.

Amidst the turmoil of war, the children find solace in the presence of a local mime, who becomes their only source of joy. Discover the awe-inspiring story of Marcel Marceau, the mime who risked everything to save Henry and Helen from the Nazis. This lesser-known account sheds light on Marceau's heroic work for the French Resistance, ultimately saving countless children from the horrors of concentration camps and death.

With Kathy Kacer's expert storytelling, "Masters of Silence" captivates readers with its thrilling narrative and showcases the indomitable spirit of both rescuers and the rescued. Let yourself be transported by Wenting Li's beautifully illustrated chapter headings and evocative covers, immersing yourself fully in this mesmerizing series.

Don't miss out on this riveting historical fiction that educates, entertains, and inspires. Uncover the untold tale of Marcel Marceau's courageous actions and the incomparable strength of those who defied the Nazis. Grab your copy of "Masters of Silence" today and embark on an unforgettable journey through one of the darkest periods in history.

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