The Island on Bird Street

Firefly & Fern Summary

Set during the Holocaust in Warsaw, this powerful novel follows a young Jewish boy who must survive alone in the rubble of the ghetto after his father disappears. Through resourcefulness, hope, and an imaginative bond with the natural world around him, he creates a hidden sanctuary on an abandoned bird street. This gripping yet ultimately hopeful story teaches children about resilience, courage, and the strength of the human spirit in the darkest times.