Harboring Hope

The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.

It wouldn’t be easy, but they had to try.

It was their only chance to survive.

In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Øresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny’s words, “It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that.” But what happened when their operation’s cover was blown and it was Henny’s turn to escape?

This incredible true story in-verse about courage, community, humanity, and hope is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Alias Anna, and Alan Gratz.

Includes extensive back matter with primary sources, additional information, further reading, and photographs.

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A Young Womans Courage: Follow twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding as she risks her life to ferry families to safety aboard the lighthouse supply boat, Gerda III. An Unforgettable True Story: Discover the little-known history of the Danish effort to save their Jewish compatriots from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Told in Breathtaking Verse: Experience this powerful and accessible narrative, written in a compelling novel-in-verse format that makes history come alive. Rich with Historical Detail: Deepen your understanding with extensive back matter, including primary sources, photographs, and further reading for young historians.