A Journey To Paradise
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MatureOngoing<5 mins
Last published Fri, May 20, 2016
By: Hannah Whittal - @__han__nah__
Yakob, a 14 year old Jewish boy escapes Poland as Nazi Germany invades his hometown, Krakow. But Yakob's journey is rough, especially because he has to leave his family behind. Battling hunger, distance, and Hitler's army, Yakob learns what survival really takes. Read about his struggles and victories as he makes his journey to paradise.
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