• The setting of the book took place in Warsaw, Poland, during World War 2. At the time, German soldiers, otherwise known as Jackboots, invaded Warsaw. Being who you were, meant the difference between life and death. The main character of the book is Misha. Before he met Uri, another character, he was called “Stopthief.” It wasn’t really his name but he assumed this because that’s what people called when he ran with loaves of bread. Misha had no family nor friends at the time. He had no place to call home. Misha loved to run. Whenever he stole, it was usually food. His scrawny body made it easier to stay hidden amongst the crowds of people. It also helped with his speed. Soon later, Misha is introduced to a group of orphan “misfits.” These
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It was late at night when Misha had heard a gunshot. Before he knew it, he had only one ear. With all of the commotion with the Jackboots in the Warsaw, they had settled a certain “curfew” which established that you were not supposed to be in the city past that time. Misha ran with one hand one his ear, or what was supposed to be his ear. When he got to Uri, he explained to Misha what the curfew was. The next night, Misha slept with Uri, one of his hands tied to one of Uri’s.
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Not long later, all of the Jews were forced into the Ghetto. In the city, it was rare that you would find a store that sold to Jews. It was also rare that Jews had any money to buy anything. The Jews were also losing their houses and there was no electricity. One day all Jews wore an arm band to show that they were Jewish. They all walked in lines carrying sacks of food, and cases of clothes. They were to move out of the Warsaw into the Ghetto, which was inescapable due to a large wall blocking off the entire city. Jackboots lined the wall like stripes on a t-shirt. Janina and her family found a place to live, but it wasn’t anything compared to a house. It must have only been as big as a closet. This part of the story reflects on what really happened in the Holocaust. The Jews were treated poorly and many died from the unpleasant
It was late at night when Misha had heard a gunshot. Before he knew it, he had only one ear. With all of the commotion with the Jackboots in the Warsaw, they had settled a certain “curfew” which established that you were not supposed to be in the city past that time. Misha ran with one hand one his ear, or what was supposed to be his ear. When he got to Uri, he explained to Misha what the curfew was. The next night, Misha slept with Uri, one of his hands tied to one of Uri’s.
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Not long later, all of the Jews were forced into the Ghetto. In the city, it was rare that you would find a store that sold to Jews. It was also rare that Jews had any money to buy anything. The Jews were also losing their houses and there was no electricity. One day all Jews wore an arm band to show that they were Jewish. They all walked in lines carrying sacks of food, and cases of clothes. They were to move out of the Warsaw into the Ghetto, which was inescapable due to a large wall blocking off the entire city. Jackboots lined the wall like stripes on a t-shirt. Janina and her family found a place to live, but it wasn’t anything compared to a house. It must have only been as big as a closet. This part of the story reflects on what really happened in the Holocaust. The Jews were treated poorly and many died from the unpleasant