{"product_id":"village-of-scoundrels-by-margi-preus-9781419708978","title":"Village of Scoundrels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewbery Honor recipient Margi Preus tells the incredible true story of a group of French teenagers who helped save refugees during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, this novel tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what is right. Among them is a young Jewish boy who learns to forge documents to save his mother and later goes on to save hundreds of lives with his forgery skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a girl who overcomes her fear to carry messages for the Resistance, and a boy who smuggles people into Switzerland. But there is always the threat that they will be caught: A policeman is sent to keep an eye on them, German soldiers reside in a local hotel, and eventually, the Gestapo arrives, armed with guns and a list of names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the knot tightens, the young people must race against time to bring their friends to safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVillage of Scoundrels\u003c\/em\u003e by Margi Preus captures the bravery and resourcefulness of these daring youths in the face of grave danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016606007532,"sku":"9781419708978","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12857313482693.jpg?v=1763603900","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/village-of-scoundrels-by-margi-preus-9781419708978","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}