Passage to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
As a young boy, Hiroki Sugihara lived in Lithuania, where his father was a diplomat. One morning, the family woke up to find a crowd of people outside of the house. They were Jews from Poland looking for visas and safe passage to Japan. Despite the danger that he and his family would be in, Hiroki's father began writing visas for the refugees and continued for many days, saving thousands of lives — "Sugihara's survivors." This unforgettable story as remembered by Hiroki will resonate with readers for a long time to come.
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Book Series: Biographies for Kids: Asian Pacific American Heritage, Historical Fiction: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 4-6), Tales of Courage: Asian Pacific American Heritage, World War II: Asian Pacific American Perspectives, Stories of Jewish Refugees
9781584301578