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His parents disappeared. He was twelve.Warsaw, 1942.Jakub Piotrowski is only twelve when the world he knows begins to fall apart. His parents are gone, and the instructions they leave behind are simple:Find Uncle Marek.But there is no Uncle Marek.Instead, Jakub discovers that the name is part of a secret network helping people find safety beyond occupied Warsaw.Carrying a package he does not fully understand, Jakub must leave the city and find the people who can help him reach safety.He has no map. No compass. No certainty that the people he meets can be trusted.Only a message from his parents—and the knowledge that he must finish what they started.As danger closes in, Jakub is forced to make choices far beyond his years.The Last Train from Warsaw is a historical fiction story of family, courage, loss, and survival, told through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy caught in one of the darkest periods of European history.For readers drawn to WWII historical fiction, stories of young people facing impossible choices, and deeply human stories of courage and survival.🏆 PARENT & EDUCATOR OPTIMIZED BENEFIT GUIDE:Age-Appropriate Historical Fiction: Perfect for middle grade and young adult readers (ages 12 and up) exploring the history of World War II, the Polish Resistance, and the European theater.Core Educational Themes: Rich entry point for discussions on resilience, historical empathy, moral courage, European geography, and the impact of war on children.High-Engagement Plot: A fast-paced, high-stakes espionage and survival adventure designed to captivate reluctant readers and historical fiction fans alike.Classroom & Curriculum Ready: An excellent companion text for standard middle school social studies, history, and language arts units. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start this unforgettable journey of courage and survival today! Read more

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