This novel is based on the true story of Stefania Podgórska, a Polish Catholic teenager. She lived with and worked for the Diamant family, who were Jewish, in Przemyśl, Poland. After the Nazis occupied the city, Stefania and her little sister struggled to aid the Diamants, who were forced into the Przemyśl ghetto. At great personal risk, Stefania hid Max Diamant and a dozen other Jews in the attic of her home. The book includes photographs and a description of Stefania’s life after the war.
This Teacher Guide provides resources for building historical context and activities and prompts for students, including survivor testimony clips, writing prompts, close reading exercises, and artifact analysis.
Grade Level: Adaptable for grades 9-12 Subject: Multidisciplinary Time Required: Flexible