“This heartwarming story of a Polish family escaping as theNazis and Communists invade their country reminds us how much courage,determination and sheer grit were needed to survive the dark days of World WarTwo.”
—Barbara Greenwood, author of fourteen books,including The Last Safe House, A Pioneer Thanksgiving, FactoryGirl, A Pioneer Christmas, and Gold Rush Fever.
Ten-year-oldHalinka knows that God is in control, but when the Russian and German militaries,under Stalin’s and Hitler’s orders respectively, roar into her country ofPoland, she can’t help but be afraid. Within weeks, her terror heightens when sherealizes that her family needs to flee their homeland. Ironically, Halinka’sparents know that their best chance of survival rests with an escape to Germanterritory.
Youngreaders will be riveted to the story of Halinka’s harrowing experiences asauthor Linda Blain brings to life the horrors and heroism of World War IIEurope. Interspersed with historical commentary, Enduring the Empire presentsthe war through the innocence of childhood while reminding readers that God’sgoodness and faithfulness are always victorious.
