{"product_id":"the-grand-mosque-of-paris","title":"The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuelle, Karen Grey \u0026amp; DeSaix, Deborah Durland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew Parisians were willing to risk their own lives to help. Yet during that perilous time, many Jews found refuge in an unlikely place--the sprawling complex of the Grand Mosque of Paris. Not just a place of worship but a community center, this hive of activity was an ideal temporary hiding place for escaped prisoners of war and Jews of all ages, especially children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched (both authors speak French and conducted first-person interviews and research at archives and libraries), this hopeful, non-fiction book introduces children to a little-known part of history. Perfect for children studying World War II or those seeking a heart-warming, inspiring read that highlights extraordinary heroism across faiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a bibliography, a recommended list of books and films, and afterword from the authors that gives more details behind the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41303463624738,"sku":"","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1509\/8658\/files\/91kGZ-oAu6L._SL1500.jpg?v=1707928767","url":"https:\/\/vaholocaust.myshopify.com\/products\/the-grand-mosque-of-paris","provider":"Virginia Holocaust Museum Shop \u0026 Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}