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The gripping true-life account of spiritual resistance and survival under horrific circumstances is presented in "A Boy Named 68818". Fourteen-year-old Srulek Storch could have perished the day he arrived at the Auschwitz concentration camp, but he did not. Instead, he survived that day and the next, and through the sheer strength of his faith and headstrong will, he continued to survive, giving hope to himself and his fellow prisoners.

Israel Starck's dramatic memoir is targeted to tweens (ages 10-14) as well as adults, speaking to the generation of today who may know little or nothing of the Holocaust era. "A Boy Named 68818" introduces the tragic events of the Holocaust to today's youth, in order to pass on and preserve its lessons, which remain startlingly relevant to this day.

The book is richly illuminated with stunning and thoughtful illustrations that bring the pages to life, advancing the narrative and adding visual information and mood that words alone cannot convey. "A Boy Named 68818" embraces its Jewish ethnicity in both language and context, staying faithful to the time and culture its story represents.

Included in the book is the unprecedented in-depth and interactive learning guide, "Exploring Srulek's World". This guide transports the reader deeper into the events and era of World War II, with timelines, maps, and a breakdown of the illustrations and themes found in the chapters, making it attractive and engaging for both educators and lay readers alike.

The story of Srulek Storch's survival in the face of unimaginable horrors serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to endure even in the darkest of times. "A Boy Named 68818" stands as a poignant and important work, one that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on all who read it.

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