Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued

A story about a man—a hero—who saved hundreds of children from the Nazis during the Second World War by helping them flee to England, this factual narrative also weaves in the story of one of the children he saved, Vera. By bringing together the complexity of the Holocaust and a simple tale of a hero and a child of war, the book is accessible to elementary-level students. In the classroom, the book lends itself well as part of a library collection and may be used to introduce concepts such as discrimination and political history. Students may be prompted to reflect on the meaning of bravery, sacrifice, and social responsibility.