{"product_id":"village-of-scoundrels-a-novel-based-on-a-true-story-of-courage-during-wwii-9781419782541","title":"Village of Scoundrels: A Novel Based on a True Story of Courage During WWII","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eVillage of Scoundrels\u003c\/i\u003e, Newbery Honor recipient Margi Preus tells the incredible true story of a group of French teenagers who helped save refugees in WWII.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, this compelling novel tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what is right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Among them is a young Jewish boy who learns to forge documents to save his mother and later goes on to save hundreds of lives with his forgery skills. There is also a girl who overcomes her fear to carry messages for the Resistance. And a boy who smuggles people into Switzerland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But there is always the threat that they will be caught: A policeman is sent to keep an eye on them, German soldiers reside in a local hotel, and eventually the Gestapo arrives, armed with guns and a list of names. As the knot tightens, the young people must race against time to bring their friends to safety. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Preus conveys the tales of heroism and resistance of the village teens with a story that is filled with suspense and intrigue . . . Readers will be inspired by these teens that stood for what is right and who, through their actions, saved the lives.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Margi Preus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.23h x 5.59w x 0.86d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419782541\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e506785 \/ Village of Scoundrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargi Preus\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Newbery Honor book \u003ci\u003eHeart of a Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e and other books for young readers. Her books have won multiple awards, landed on the New York Times bestseller list, been honored as ALA\/ALSC Notables, selected as an NPR Backseat Book Club pick, chosen for community reads, and translated into many languages. When not writing, Margi enjoys traveling, speaking, and visiting schools all over the world. At home in Duluth, MN, she likes to ski, hike, paddle, or sit quietly with a book in her lap.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Margi Preus \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47733909553309,"sku":"9781419782541","price":23.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_233d171e-1e7e-4a4e-8b5b-899f8b329237.jpg?v=1773738543","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/village-of-scoundrels-a-novel-based-on-a-true-story-of-courage-during-wwii-9781419782541","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}