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    In Defiance of Hitler: The Secret Mission of Varian Fry

    By Carla Killough McClafferty

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    On August 4, 1940, an unassuming American journalist named Varian Fry made his way to Marseilles, France, carrying in his pockets the names of approximately two hundred artists and intellectuals – all enemies of the new Nazi regime. As a volunteer for the Emergency Rescue Committee, Fry's mission was to help these refugees flee to safety, then return home two weeks later. As more and more people came to him for assistance, however, he realized the situation was far worse than anyone in America had suspected – and his role far greater than he had imagined. He remained in France for over a year, refusing to leave until he was forcibly evicted.

    At a time when most Americans ignored the World War II atrocities in Europe, Varian Fry engaged in covert operations, putting himself in great danger, to save strangers in a foreign land. He was instrumental in the rescue of over two thousand refugees, including the novelist Heinrich Mann and the artist Marc Chagall.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateApr 22, 2014
    ISBN9781466868458
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    Carla Killough McClafferty

    Carla Killough McClafferty writes nonfiction books for young readers. But writing is not the first career for McClafferty, who is a Radiologic Technologist. Her work as an author began with her debut book, Forgiving God, an inspirational book that deals with the death of her youngest son, Corey. Next, she turned her attention to writing nonfiction for readers in upper elementary, middle school, and high school. Her first three books in this genre were published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux: The Head Bone's Connected to the Neck Bone: The Weird, Wacky and Wonderful X-ray, Something Out of Nothing: Marie Curie and Radium, and In Defiance of Hitler: The Secret Mission of Varian Fry. Her latest book is The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon (Carolrhoda). Her books have been recognized for excellence by the Junior Library Guild, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the CBC, New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age List, IRA Children's Book Award Winner, a NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book, ALA Best Books for Young Adult List, ALA Amelia Bloomer Project List, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book, National Council of Social Studies/Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, Booklist Top Ten Sci-Tech books, NCTE Orbis Pictus recommended book, an International 2008 Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor Book, Cooperative Children's Book Council (CCBC) Choices 2009 list, Arkansas's 2008-2009 Charlie May Simon Reading List, and received a starred reviews in School Library Journal, Booklist, and Jewish Book World. McClafferty is a popular speaker for both children and adults. She has presented at a wide variety of local, national, and international venues, providing workshops and keynote addresses at events which include ALA, AASL, NCTE, IRA national and regional SCBWI conferences. She lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

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    • 3/5
      Having read a few books regarding the holocaust, Fry was a person that I had not heard of before. Varian Fry is an "un-song" hero in the history books. This book portrayed a magnitude version of Schindler's list. The middle of the road rating does not take away the importance of the content of the book because it is a much needed story to tell. The strengths of the book came from the real black and white photos, well-documented text, and historical significance. This book would make an excellent source to supplement other fiction or non fiction. reading about the holocaust. Where I saw some weaknesses, was that it was hard to follow the characters or the refugees. Of course this was due to so many that were involved. I also think that the element of danger, risk, and unknown was kind of watered down. There was mention of crossing the mountains, raids, and close calls. However, I had a hard time really getting into the emotional aspect of constant fear and courage. Even though the author writes in clear readable language, it sometimes seems flat and confusing.Even though the sequence of events was appropriate, it was difficult to follow the groups of refugees, workers, and Fry's own points of views and happenings.
    • 5/5
      Wow basically the underground railroad of WWII. For some reason I thought this story was about something else and I was pleasantly surprised. I had never heard any of this informations. Super interesting.
    • 3/5
      Check the next issue of The Alan Review for a review of this book!
    • 4/5
      Excellent telling of the story of Varian Fry, an unexpected hero in the rescue of 2,000 Jews fleeing the Nazis in Marseilles, France. It's informative, flows well and opens the door to a part of World War II history of which many people are unaware.