{"product_id":"underground-scouts-paperback","title":"Underground Scouts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarie Sontag\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw, Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 8, 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir scoutmaster's chair squeaked as he shifted his weight. \"What I am about to ask from all of you is a personal sacrifice on behalf of Poland. Your final decision is, of course, up to you. You must each make your own decision.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hush filled the room. The Scouts' pale faces betrayed the struggle that plagued them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio broke the spell. \"I mean no disrespect, Professor. I don't know why my father had to leave, but since he's gone, my family is my priority.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquaring her shoulders, Magdalena inched forward on her chair. \"And earlier this week my father's brother and his wife were killed when a bomb hit their apartment building in Warsaw.\" Her voice quivered. \"Now, we're also caring for our orphaned 11-year-old cousin, Józefina.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio nodded. \"Since I am the eldest son, my first responsibility is to my family.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well spoken, son.\" Professor Handelsman studied Tadzio over the top of his glasses. \"What about the rest of you?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio's patrol leader, Andrzej, spoke first. \"This is what we've prepared for all summer. The Scout training we received in the Kampinos Forest these past few months-first aid, food storage, water purification, map reading skills, Morse Code, riflery-it all prepared us for this moment. I will give my all for Poland.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLech smoothed back his thick, black hair. \"Andrzej's right. It's time to take a stand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Lech, then Andrzej, and finally Lech's younger brother, Stefan, rose to their feet with raised chins, they punched their fists into the air and shouted in unison. \"Czuwaj!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe vigilant! Stay awake! Be prepared!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio and Magdalena weren't prepared for their Polish Scoutmaster's challenge. Not until their parents disappeared. A Young Adult historical novel, \u003cem\u003eUnderground Scouts\u003c\/em\u003e brings to light the brave efforts of Polish Boy Scouts and Girl Guides who fought alongside the Polish Underground during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47445445771442,"sku":"9781957344393","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6d458fffd61a474ec89f171c17a2d2d6.webp?v=1778721599","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/underground-scouts-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}