Written for younger readers, this biography of Irena Sendler balances a dark subject matter with a message of hope and courage. Vibrantly illustrated in colors that help convey both the tragic reality and the inspiring message of the story, this work tells how Sendler smuggles thousands of children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during the Nazi occupation. Sendler saw the suffering and fate of Polish Jews and dedicated herself to helping the most vulnerable escape to safety. Keeping record of each child she saved, Sendler buried their names in jars that were later unearthed in order to reunite families. Here, young readers are introduced to a courageous woman who witnessed injustice and cruelty, and instead of cowering in fear, she performed great acts and became an instrument of hope.