The World Entire: A True Story of Extraordinary World War II Rescue
Elizabeth Brown, illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
This biography tells how Portuguese diplomat Aristides de Sousa Mendes helped refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied France during World War II. When his government instructs him to deny entry to Portugal, Mendes must decide whether to obey. He issues visas that allow many thousands of people to escape through Portugal, including both well-known figures and others whose names are less familiar. The book also recounts the cost of his decision to his family.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
