Description
It is 1939 in Berlin, Germany, and twelve-year-old Lillian and her Papa are on the run from Nazi soldiers. Because they are Jewish, they are in danger of being arrested and put in prison. Lillian's father is blind and it seems no one is willing to help them, until they meet Otto Weidt. Mr. Weidt runs a factory that makes brushes for the Nazi army, and his secret is that he employs blind Jewish workers. Lillian soon learns that Otto Weidt is determined to keep her, Papa, and all the Jewish workers safe. But will he be able to? Inspired by a true story.
Author Bio
Kathy Kacer’s books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family.
Prizes
- Diamond Willow - Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice AwardsShort-listed 2021
- CCBC's Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young PeopleShort-listed 2021
- Tinlids: Maria Recommends - Fall 2020 Children'sCommended 2020
Review Quotes
"The Brushmaker’s Daughter can be used in a teaching unit about the Holocaust, and it would be an suitable accompaniment to her excellent nonfiction books, among them The Underground Reporters and Hiding Edith."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials"The unimaginable is made alive, heart-wrenching, and reachable for modern young readers." Starred Review.
— Kirkus Reviews