Twenty and Ten

"Twenty and Ten" is a powerful historical fiction chapter book set in Nazi-occupied France in 1944. It tells the story of twenty ordinary French fifth-graders in a boarding school who agree to shelter ten Jewish children from persecution. When German soldiers arrive to search the school and interrogate the children, the French students must use their wits and bravery to keep their secret safe. Based on a true story, this book offers a gentle yet impactful introduction to the realities of World War II, the Holocaust, and the courage of those who resisted. It's suitable for ages 4-11, with younger readers benefiting from a read-aloud experience and discussion.