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The Stable Boy of Auschwitz

By Dexter Ford and Henry Oster

Adjectives

heart-wrenching inspirational poignant

Genres

Biography Non-fiction

Synopsis

In 1944, 15-year-old Henry Oster and his mother were deported from the Łódź Ghetto to Auschwitz. Separated from his mother upon arrival, Henry faced the horrors of the concentration camp alone. Assigned to work in the stables, he cared for the horses, a role that became his lifeline, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the surrounding despair. This poignant memoir recounts Henry's resilience and survival against unimaginable odds during the Holocaust.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Teen/Young Adult (12-18)

Published

2023

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