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Sep 10, 2019 · A Light in the Darkness: Janusz Korczak, His Orphans, and the Holocaust Hardcover – Illustrated, September 10, 2019 by Albert Marrin (Author) 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- $19.89
- Albert Marrin
From National Book Award Finalist Albert Marrin comes the moving story of Janusz Korczak, the heroic Polish Jewish doctor who devoted his life to children, perishing with them in the Holocaust. Janusz Korczak was more than a good doctor. He was a hero. The Dr. Spock of his day, he established orphanages run on his principle of honoring children ...
- Albert Marrin
- Paperback
Sep 21, 2021 · YALSA Excellence In Nonfiction Award Winner “Painful yet profound.” –Booklist, Starred Review “It’s a harrowing book, complete with harrowing photographs, that’s insightful about connections to other historical events without losing sight of its main topic; its emphasis on youth experience, both in Korczak’s orphanage and elsewhere, adds a dimension often undertreated in other ...
- 9781.5B
- 09/21/2021
- 400
- Random House Children's Books
Jan 1, 2019 · His latest book, A Light in the Darkness, has over 30 pages of notes and several pages of selected sources backing up the details contained in his book. Ostensibly, the book is a biography of Janusz Korczak, a pediatrician, author and playwright who created an orphanage for young children.
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- Hardcover
- Albert Marrin
Oct 17, 2017 · A Light in Darkness, Volume One, presents an engaging exploration of the people and cultures of the First Century Church with an emphasis on the cities of Ephesus and Smyrna and the island of Patmos. Rick Renner recreates the historical setting of these ancient lands with on-location photography, classic artwork, illustrations, and insightful ...
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- Harrison House Publishers
- $59.78
- Rick Renner
Sep 10, 2019 · Marrin ( Very, Very, Very Dreadful, 2017, etc.) uses Korczak’s life to explore 20th-century Germany’s path to extremism and brutality. Going beyond simple biography, the book focuses on eugenics and the Nazi’s molding of youth, the roots of anti-Semitism and racism, and their modern legacies. The readable tone makes the long text ...
Dec 21, 2021 · From National Book Award Finalist Albert Marrin comes the moving story of Janusz Korczak, the heroic Polish Jewish doctor who devoted his life to children, perishing with them in the Holocaust. Janusz Korczak was more than a good doctor. He was a hero. The Dr. Spock of his day, he established orphanages run on his principle of honoring children ...
