Prisoner B-3087

Ten-year-old Yanek’s life changed entirely in 1939 when the Nazis invaded Poland. He lost everything that belonged to him, including his family. A true story based on the life of Jack (Yanek) Gruener, this is a book that recounts how he endured starvation, brutality, and torture throughout his experience surviving ten concentration camps at the hands of the Nazis. Suitable for secondary-level students, this narrative may inspire student reflections and promote critical thinking. In the classroom, students may be encouraged to make a timeline or to map Yanek’s journey, reflecting on why he survived the Holocaust or making further inquiries related to World War II and the Holocaust.