{"product_id":"underground-scouts-marie-sontag-9781957344393","title":"Underground Scouts","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw, Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 8, 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir scoutmaster's chair squeaked as he shifted his weight. \"What I am about to ask from all of you is a personal sacrifice on behalf of Poland. Your final decision is, of course, up to you. You must each make your own decision.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hush filled the room. The Scouts' pale faces betrayed the struggle that plagued them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio broke the spell. \"I mean no disrespect, Professor. I don't know why my father had to leave, but since he's gone, my family is my priority.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquaring her shoulders, Magdalena inched forward on her chair. \"And earlier this week my father's brother and his wife were killed when a bomb hit their apartment building in Warsaw.\" Her voice quivered. \"Now, we're also caring for our orphaned 11-year-old cousin, Jefina.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio nodded. \"Since I am the eldest son, my first responsibility is to my family.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well spoken, son.\" Professor Handelsman studied Tadzio over the top of his glasses. \"What about the rest of you?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio's patrol leader, Andrzej, spoke first. \"This is what we've prepared for all summer. The Scout training we received in the Kampinos Forest these past few months-first aid, food storage, water purification, map reading skills, Morse Code, riflery-it all prepared us for this moment. I will give my all for Poland.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLech smoothed back his thick, black hair. \"Andrzej's right. It's time to take a stand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Lech, then Andrzej, and finally Lech's younger brother, Stefan, rose to their feet with raised chins, they punched their fists into the air and shouted in unison. \"Czuwaj!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe vigilant! Stay awake! Be prepared!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio and Magdalena weren't prepared for their Polish Scoutmaster's challenge. Not until their parents disappeared. A Young Adult historical novel, \u003cem\u003eUnderground Scouts\u003c\/em\u003e brings to light the brave efforts of Polish Boy Scouts and Girl Guides who fought alongside the Polish Underground during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marie Sontag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957344393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781957344393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wordcrafts Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d","brand":"Marie Sontag","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44121994232063,"sku":"9781957344393","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7ef16283-e176-48fd-9b71-3c6cc4a832db.jpg?v=1687422539","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/underground-scouts-marie-sontag-9781957344393","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}