The mascot

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Mascot tells the remarkable true story of a Jewish boy who survived the Holocaust by masquerading as a Christian mascot for a Belgian regiment during World War II. Through this extraordinary tale of courage, resilience, and the bonds between fathers and sons, young readers discover how one child's quick thinking and the kindness of strangers helped him survive one of history's darkest periods. This powerful nonfiction account brings an important historical chapter to life in a way that honors both the gravity of the Holocaust and the indomitable human spirit.