The Light in Hidden Places

Set during 1943 in Poland, this powerful novel based on a true story follows sixteen-year-old Stefania Podgórska as she navigates the dangers of wartime occupation after her community is seized and her family faces peril. When her Jewish neighbors are forced into the ghetto, Stefania makes the courageous decision to hide them in her attic, risking everything as she and her family await the threat of discovery. Told with historical depth and emotional intensity, the story highlights themes of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience amidst overwhelming danger.