Suited for older readers, this biography vividly tells the story of Irena Sendler and her efforts to save Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. With large oil paintings throughout, this work brilliantly conveys a story of courage and hope amidst the darkness and evil taking place. Using clandestine and creative means, Irena and her network of helpers successfully saved more than two thousand Jewish children. Readers will find this a remarkable story of courage, perseverance, and kindness, and it is a fine accompaniment to older elementary or middle grade discussions of the Holocaust.