The Ship to Nowhere: On Board the Exodus

by Rona Arato

Overview

Rachel Landesman is eleven years old when she, her mother and sister are crammed on board the Exodus, a dilapidated vessel smuggling 4500 Jewish refugees risking their lives to reach Palestine, their biblical homeland. Despite all they had suffered during the Holocaust, Jewish refugees are still not wanted in many countries. Even a Canadian immigration officer famously said at the time “None is too many” when asked how many refugees Canada would take in. Nonetheless, Rachel and the other refugees refuse to give up hope when war ships surround them. Their fight, and the worldwide attention it brought, influenced the UN to vote for the creation of the state of Israel. Made famous by the Paul Newman film “Exodus”, this is the first book for young people about the ship that helped make history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781772600193
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	10/04/2016
Series:	Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Rona Arato, a former teacher, is the award-winning author of the children’s book The Last Train. She has a strong interest in the field of human rights. From 1994 to 1998 she was an interviewer for Survivors of the Shoah, a Steven Spielberg project that recorded the histories of Holocaust survivors. Rona lives in Toronto.

Editorial Reviews

... an excellent book with a compelling story for children ages 9-14. It is highly recommended both for its reliable information and for the engaging way that the information is presented.

Jewish Book Council

"...a powerful and engaging tale, a story we should never forget."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"In this timely tale, Rona Arato fuses the stories of real-life passengers with fictitious characters to create the fear, strength, and determination of refugees already devastated by war yet continuing to fight for freedom... This book is an excellent starting point for discussions regarding the Holocaust, racism, and refugees; topics which are, sadly, still in the headlines today."

Historical Novels Review

"The short chapters keep the pace fast and hold young readers’ attention... A great story on its own or to add to the series, the book will be an asset to both school and synagogue libraries."

AJL Reviews