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Borden, Louise

His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg: Courage, Rescue, and Mystery During World War II

136 pp. | Houghton | January, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-0-618-50755-9 $18.99

(2) YA In Hungary in 1944, Wallenberg became involved in trying to save the Jews of Budapest and in so doing became "the world's conscience and voice." In this thoroughly researched and well-documented volume, Borden uses the power of free verse and vigorous language to infuse the text with an energy perfect for revealing Wallenberg's deeds. Appended with "more on Raoul Wallenberg's story." Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Dean Schneider | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2012