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A young girl named Rose Blanche watches as the streets of her town fill with German soldiers and tanks. Then, one day, she follows a truck into the woods, where she discovers a terrible secret. This acclaimed book, illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Roberto Innocenti,... Read Full Overview

A young German girl watches as the streets of her town fill with soldiers and tanks. Then, one day, she follows a truck into the woods and discovers a terrible secret.

Rose Blanche was the name of a group of young German citizens who, at their peril, protested against the war. Like them, Rose observes all the changes going on around her which others choose to ignore. She watches as the streets of her small German town fill with soldiers. One... Read Full Overview

International Andersen Award Innosanti's first masterpiece picture book version "Schindler's List" Bratis International Illustration Biennale Golden Apple Award American Library Association Best Book Award American Horn Magazine Best Book It is recommended that children need... Read Full Overview

One day Rose sees a little boy escape from a guarded truck, only to be recaptured. Curious, she follows the truck out of town to a concentration camp. From then onwards Rose makes a secret journey, whenever she can, to the camp to feed the other children.

Renowned Italian artist Roberto Innocenti, a child himself during World War II, brings a child's war story to life in this honestly wrought book. This unflinching tale of ethics and compassion is unforgettable in its illustrations and observation.