Boy Under the Floorboards

War can turn ordinary people into heroes.

Based on an incredible true story-now adapted for middle grade readers.

World War II has reached Poland, and danger is everywhere. When soldiers force families from their homes, one frightened Jewish boy escapes into the forest, searching for a place to hide and someone he can trust.

Cold, hungry, and alone, he finds a small cabin at the edge of the woods. A kind woman sees him through the window and understands immediately that he needs help. But hiding him could put her own family in danger. Should she risk everything to save a stranger?

As the boy settles into a secret hiding place beneath the floorboards, he must learn to be brave, patient, and hopeful-even when fear feels close by. The family protecting him faces suspicious neighbors, searching soldiers, and the challenge of keeping a life-saving secret.

Under the Floorboards-Middle Grade Edition brings this remarkable true story to younger readers in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way. With courage, kindness, and hope at its heart, this powerful novel shows how ordinary people can make extraordinary choices, even in the darkest times.

Perfect for readers who enjoy stories of friendship, survival, and real-life heroes, this unforgettable book reminds us that even small acts of bravery can change the world.