(3) K-3 Illustrated by Herb Leonhard. Danny Bénédite and the Rescue Committee hide young Aube Breton and her artist parents--along with other famous artists and writers--in a villa in Nazi-occupied France. The heroic true story is told simply and honestly, with an emphasis on the importance of justice and creativity. Crosshatched art depicts the group's joyful camaraderie despite perilous circumstances. Historical afterword with photos included. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(3) YA American journalist Varian Fry witnessed first-hand Nazi Germany's atrocities against the Jews. As a volunteer for the Emergency Rescue Committee, Fry risked his own life to save thousands of Jewish refugees. A thoughtful, well-researched text and black-and-white photographs celebrate Fry's selfless acts of compassion and courage. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Fry was an American writer who helped over two thousand people, including artist Marc Chagall, escape from the Nazis and come to the United States. Fry's story is enhanced by some background information, including introductory chapters on Hitler and the Holocaust. Many black-and-white photographs of Fry and other visuals support the text, which is mostly made up of short, choppy sentences. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow