Fritzi (Fred) Lorber is a teenager in Austria when Germany invades and occupies his country. He experiences firsthand the destruction and tyranny of war. Because Fritzi and his family are Jewish, they experience persecution by the Nazi regime. His own country is no longer safe. This story tells about Fritzi's experiences in Austria and the remarkable events that lead him to America. Young author Shirah Jacobs of Des Moines, Iowa, captured Fred's story for young readers of all ages, while young artists Hanna Kaufman and Elizabeth Oxer used their talents to illustrate this true story. Interest Level: AD.