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A Victory for Miriam!: The Little Jewish Girl Who Defied the Nazis

Joanne Gilbert

2020 FAPA President's Book Awards Winner - Young Adult - Non-Fiction (Silver) "A Victory for Miriam! The Little Jewish Girl Who Defied the Nazis" is the true story of indomitable Miriam Brysk, who as a young child, lived outdoors with anti-Nazi combat partisans in the brutal forest of Belarus. Share Miriam's challenges and victories as she confronts and overcomes impossible odds--from hunger, merciless weather, disease, lice, constant danger, and murderous enemies--ultimately becoming a renowned scientist and medical professor, thereby showing that heroes come in all sizes and both genders! "'Victory' will inform your mind, lift your spirit, and warm your heart!"
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