The Nazis come to Poland when Nelly Toll is six. By the time she turns eight, the events of World War Two have destroyed her life and taken almost everyone she loves from her. Scared, lonely, and running from the Nazis, Nelly hides in the small bedroom of a Gentile couple in Poland. For over a year, she lives in constant fear of discovery, writing in the diary and painting pictures of a colorful fantasy world filled with friends, open skies, and happy families. Illustrated with Nelly's original watercolors and photographs, this moving and powerful memoir tells the story of how a little girl's imagination helped her survive a nightmare.
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