The Paris Children is a historical fiction novel written by Gloria Goldreich. Set in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II, the book tells the story of a group of Jewish children who are forced to flee their homes and go into hiding to escape persecution.

The novel follows the lives of four main characters: Jacob Levy, a young Jewish boy; Sarah Hirsch, a teenage girl; Maurice Goldman, a talented musician; and Isabella Feldman, a young girl with a passion for art. As the war intensifies and the Nazis tighten their grip on Paris, these children find themselves facing unimaginable challenges and dangers.

Jacob Levy is just eight years old when his family decides to send him away to live with strangers in the countryside. His parents hope that by doing so, he will have a chance to survive the war. Jacob’s journey is filled with uncertainty and fear as he tries to adapt to his new surroundings and cope with the loss of his family.

Sarah Hirsch, on the other hand, is a teenager who becomes involved in the French Resistance. She risks her life to help smuggle Jewish children out of Paris and find them safe hiding places. Sarah’s bravery and determination make her a key figure in the underground network that aids Jewish families during this dark time.

Maurice Goldman is a talented musician who dreams of becoming a famous composer. However, his dreams are shattered when he is forced to go into hiding. Maurice finds solace in his music, using it as an escape from the harsh realities of life under Nazi occupation.

Isabella Feldman is a young girl with a passion for art. She finds comfort in drawing and painting, using her talent as a way to express her emotions and preserve her memories. Isabella’s artwork becomes a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Throughout the novel, Goldreich vividly portrays the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit. She explores themes of survival, friendship, and the power of art to heal and inspire. The Paris Children is a poignant and gripping tale that sheds light on a dark period in history.

• The Paris Children

• A Novel of World War 2
• By: Gloria Goldreich
• Narrated by: Rachel Botchan

Paris, 1935. Darkness enveloped Europe as Adolf Hitler’s regime gained momentum, leaving the city of Paris in danger of being occupied. Young Madeleine Levy – the niece of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish hero of World War I – bravely steps into a new wave of resistance and becomes the protector of lost children.

When Madeleine meets a small girl in a tattered coat with the blank appearance of someone forced to live in a nightmare – a young Jewish refugee from Germany named Anna – she knows that she is not. can stand and watch. Paris is full of children like Anna – scared and starving, innocent victims of a war that has just begun. Madeleine gives them the comfort and strength of working with other members of the resistance to take them to safer territories.

But when the Paris she loves is transformed into a theater of tension and hatred, many are tempted to abandon the cause – and the country. And amid impending terror and suspicion, Madeleine’s relationship with Claude, a young Jewish Resistance fighter, also passionate about saving vulnerable children like her, deepens. With a dubious future ahead, all Madeleine can do is keep fighting and hope that her morale – and that of the nation – won’t break.

A remarkable, paranoid novel, The Children of Paris is a story of love and tragedy that illuminates the power of hope and courage in the face of adversity.

I particularly enjoy historical fiction, and this book did not disappoint. I might prefer the figurative language a bit, but the plot works without it too. I was quickly drawn into the Jewish plight, and I learned a lot about the efforts to save children in France. This novel is a good read, read quickly and leaves a lesson for everyone.

It’s hard to imagine what the people of Paris
suffered during the occupation by Nazi forces. This book is beautifully written and heartbreakingly sad, however, it should be read over and over again so that the painful and heartbreaking story is never forgotten or repeated.

The story of these young Jewish men and women is a page-turner. They were a group of heroes when they brought Jewish children across the mountains into Spain. Hard to put it down.

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