![]() ![]() Ordinary boys like the ones she writes about, can become heroes by being brave enough to listen and empathize with those we don’t understand. Marsh wanted to redefine heroism and simplify it. Marsh writes about in the book, is the true story of a Belgian boy hiding a Jewish neighbor in his basement during WWI. She gave a fascinating presentation on her inspiration for the book, and all that she discovered while researching the Syrian refugee experience. Marsh spent two mornings with the boys last week, via Zoom. Katherine Marsh spoke to both students and parents last week. A young American boy comes to his aid, and the two boys learn valuable lessons on moving from fear to empathy. Schwartz selected Katherine Marsh’s Nowhere Boy, a thrilling tale of a Syrian orphan who finds himself in Brussels during the height of the refugee crisis. ![]()
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