T4: A Historical Fiction Novel About a Deaf Child in 1939 Nazi Germany for Children (Ages 10-12)

It is 1939. Paula Becker, thirteen years old and deaf, lives with her family in a rural German town. As rumors swirl of disabled children quietly disappearing, a priest comes to her family’s door with an offer to shield Paula from an uncertain fate. When the sanctuary he offers is fleeting, Paula needs to call upon all her strength to stay one step ahead of the Nazis.Based on the harrowing true events of the Aktion T4 program, how does a girl the world has deemed worthless find the strength to survive?A Deaf Heroine: Thirteen-year-old Paula Becker can’t hear the danger approaching, but she can see it all around her as the Nazi party’s power grows.Lyrical Novel in Verse: Experience Paula’s story through poignant, accessible free verse that captures her unique perspective and the emotional heart of her journey.A Desperate Flight: From a priest’s fleeting sanctuary to the kindness of strangers, Paula must stay constantly on the move to escape the hunters who believe she is unfit to live.Unlikely Allies: In her darkest moments, Paula discovers that friendship and courage can be found in the most unexpected people and places. Read more