Milkweed

Set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, this novel follows Misha, a young Jewish boy who struggles to survive on the streets during the Holocaust. The story explores themes of identity, survival, and the loss of innocence as Misha witnesses and experiences the horrors of war, including life in the Warsaw Ghetto. Through Misha's perspective, readers encounter the brutal realities of genocide while also seeing moments of human compassion and resilience. The narrative addresses serious historical themes including persecution, displacement, and the systematic murder of Jewish people during the Holocaust.