Urí Orlev

Varsovia, segunda guerra mundial, asedio nazi sobre los judíos polacos… En esta novela la historia nos habla de injusticias, de sufrimientos, de marginados y perseguidos. Sin embargo, a través de los ojos del joven Yúrek se abre una puerta a la solidaridad, a la amistad, a la esperanza de un futuro de paz donde ya no existan vencedores ni vencidos.

El monstruo que vive debajo de la cama se hincha con la oscuridad de la noche. Por eso, el hijo de Yosi y Dafna le tiene tanto miedo. Pero un día, el protagonista decide amaestrarlo y encuentra en él

La increïble aventura, meitat ficció, meitat autobiogràfica, d’un noiet sobrevivint en una ciutat assolada per la guerra ens acosta a un dels episodis més tràgics de la història contemporània d’Europ

Cuando los nazis invaden Polonia y encierran a los judíos en el gueto de Varsovia, la familia Srúlik, un niño de ocho años, decide escapar de la ciudad y buscar refugio entre los judíos del campo. Pero el plan fracasa y Srulik se encuantra colo en medio de un mundo hostil. Durante casi tres años, hasta que termina la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el niño se vera obligado a vivir de forma clandestina, como vagabundo, ocultando su condicion de judio para no ser enviado a los campos de exterminio.

A partir de 12 anys

Antony, el padrasto de Marek, utiliza las alcantarillas de Varsovia para llegar al gueto y comerciar con los judíos. Marek no comprende a este pueblo por lo que él considera sus muchas manías y costumbres ancestrales. Sin embargo, su vida se va a cruzar con la de ellos y empezara a cambiar de opinion.

Daniela es una niña muy pequeña. Era más pequeña que el resto de los niños de la guardería y del colegio. Pero un día se despierta y se da cuenta de que es muy grande y de que sus padres han encogido

Srulik, theres no time. I want you to remember what Im going to tell you. You have to stay alive. You have to! Get someone to teach you how to act like a Christian, how to cross yourself and pray. . . . The most important thing, Srulik, he said, talking fast, is to forget your name. Wipe it from your memory. . . . But even if you forget everythingeven if you forget me and Mamanever forget that youre a Jew.And so, at only eight years old, Srulik Frydman says goodbye to his father for the last time and becomes Jurek Staniak, an orphan on the run in the Polish countryside at the height of the Holocaust. With the danger of capture by German soldiers ever-present, Jurek must fight against starvation, the punishing Polish winters, and widespread anti-Semitism as he desperately searches for refuge. Told with the unflinching honesty and unique perspective of such a young child, Run, Boy, Run is the extraordinary account of one boys struggle to stay alive in the face of almost insurmountable oddsa story all the more incredible because it is true.Based on the unforgettable true story of one boys resilience, this novel explores:Hiding in Plain Sight: The harrowing choice to forget his own name, Srulik, and become Jurek, a Christian orphan, to survive in the Polish countryside. World War II Historical Fiction: A meticulously researched and unflinching look at the dangers of wartime Poland through the eyes of a child fugitive. A Test of Faith and Identity: Holding on to his fathers last wordsto never forget he is a Jew, even while pretending to be someone else. Based on a True Story: The incredible and inspiring true account of Yoram Frydman, a boy who faced starvation, capture, and the loss of everything to stay alive.

Michaels grandfather has a secreta secret thats almost too strange to share . . .When Michael moves to Israel, he leaves loneliness behind and steps into the light of his grandfathers magic. Like a sorcerers apprentice, Michael learns how to blur the lines between dreams and reality when his grandfather hands down the most precious of giftsa gift that allows Michael passage into his grandfathers dreams.Written with a quiet simplicity that wins the reader over at once Uri Orlev writes in a style so sure and yet so unassuming that it is certain to linger in readers minds long after turning the last page.One lonely boy. One magical grandfather. And a gift that changes everything.Intergenerational Friendship: Michael feels like an outsider until he meets his grandfather, the one person who truly understands him and can share his most secret world. Dreams and Reality: Discover a world where its possible to enter another persons dreams, fly on bicycles, and even bring back a souvenir from a magical place. A Rich Jerusalem Setting: A beautifully drawn story that moves from a quiet American town to the ancient streets of Jerusalem, where Michaels new life truly begins. A Gentle Coming of Age: A quiet and powerful story about a lonely boy finding his confidence, his place in the world, and a legacy he never imagined.