Rebecca Upjohn
Canadian children's author known for picture books such as Lily and the Paper Man and The Secret of the Village Fool, often focusing on themes of empathy, courage, and social responsibility.
Books
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1. The Secret Of The Village Fool
In a small Polish village during World War II, two Jewish brothers befriend a man everyone mocks as a fool, only to discover his quiet courage when the Nazis arrive. Risking his life, he hides the boys and their family, using his beekeeping and knowledge of the woods to protect them. Through months of fear and secrecy, the children learn that true bravery and wisdom can be found where others least expect it.
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