Milkweed

In this poignant novel set in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli introduces us to a young boy navigating the harsh realities of street life as an orphan. He grapples with his identity amidst harsh labels, dreams of shiny Nazi boots, and struggles for survival through theft and hope. As the threat intensifies with the arrival of trains meant to displace the Jewish community, he learns the chilling lesson that sometimes, it's safest to remain invisible. This gripping tale explores themes of resilience, innocence, and the stark realities of the Holocaust.