Hidden on the High Wire

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A young Jewish girl and her mother are forced into hiding when the increasing power of Adolf Hitler’s Nazis puts them in grave danger. The girl and her mother go into hiding within another circus when their own is shut down, and her Christian father is forced to fight alongside the Nazis. Explores the unique setting of circus life during World War II and the struggles and contradictions Irene faces when performing while also in hiding. Kathy Kacer has won many awards for her writing, including the Silver Birch, the Red Maple, the Hackmatack, and the Jewish Book Award. Kathy is the editor of We Are Their Voice: Young People Respond to the Holocaust. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise in North America: understanding the Holocaust is key to educating young people.