Description

Arriving in New York City as a young Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, Oskar finds himself alone on the seventh night of Hanukkah—until the city begins to answer him with quiet, unexpected kindness. As he moves through unfamiliar streets and meets people who offer help in small but meaningful ways, each encounter becomes one of the “eight blessings” that guide him toward safety, belonging, and hope. Blending historical poignancy with a warm, uplifting spirit, the story explores themes of resilience, community, faith, and the power of compassion to transform fear into light. With its gentle, accessible storytelling and emotionally resonant details, this is a moving read that honors both the past and the everyday goodness that can carry us forward.

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hardcover

Roaring Brook Press

Published Jan 1, 2015

40 pages

ISBN: 9781596439498

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Details

First Published

2015

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Oskar and the Eight Blessings by T.R. Simon.

War/Trauma
Racism/Discrimination