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Don't Tell the Enemy

Krystia’s family is hiding Jews from the invading Nazis, but the risks are immense. How much will she risk for her friends? A gripping story based on true events.

During the Soviet occupation of Ukraine during World War II, some of Krystia’s family are harrassed; others are arrested and killed. When the Nazis liberate the town, they are  welcomed  with open arms. Krystia’s best friend Dolik isn’t so sure. His family is Jewish and there are rumours that the Nazis might be even more brutal than the Soviets.

Shortly after the Nazis arrive, they discover a mass grave of Soviet prisoners and blame the slaughter on the Jews. Soon, the Nazis establish ghettoes and begin public executions of Jews.

Krystia can’t bear to see her friends suffering and begins smuggling food into the ghetto. When rumours circulate that the ghetto will be evacuated and the Jews will be exterminated, Krystia must decide if she’s willing to risk her own family’s safety to save her  friends.

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is the author of more than a dozen books, including Dear Canada: Prisoners in the Promised Land, Stolen Child, Underground Soldier and Making Bombs for Hitler. She has won many awards for her work and is one of Canada's most respected authors of historical fiction for young people. Much of Marsha’s writing focuses on stories from her Ukrainian heritage, and she has been and presented with the Order of Princess Olha by the President of Ukraine and named a Canadian Ukrainian Woman of Distinction. She is also a tireless promoter of her own books and Canadian children’s literature in general.

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