Paul Strassmann is one of the partisans whose story is told in this book,
written for readers in grades 6-8, and available from Scholastic.

We Fought Back: book cover

About This Book

When the Nazis invaded their homes and killed their friends and families, these real-life teens went on the run and joined up with resisters known as partisans. These brave men and women used guerilla warfare and sabotage, from blowing up supply trains to attacking convoys, to thwart the Nazis.

Fifteen year old Paul just helped blow up a Nazi supply train. Can he escape the Germans hunting him for revenge? Fifteen year old Sarah has lost many loved ones to Nazi murderers. Will partisan fighters accept her into their secret group? Seventeen year old Frank and his team are preparing to attack a heavily armed German convoy. Can they succeed against overwhelming odds–and survive? These and other Jewish young people took on incredible risks to fight back against the Nazis in WWII. You will never forget their true stories of courage and survival.

Based on author interviews with the former partisans, these incredible stories reveal how ordinary teens can triumph in the face of overwhelming odds and unimaginable hardships.

About the Author

Allan Zullo is the bestselling author of over 80 books, including The Sports Hall of Shame series, which has sold over two million copies, and The Boomers’ Guide to Grandparenting. He has been creating and producing bestselling daily calendars since 1989. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, including Good Morning America, The Today Show and David Letterman. He lives in Fairview, North Carolina.

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