{"product_id":"underground-scouts-9781957344393","title":"Underground Scouts","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw, Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 8, 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir scoutmaster's chair squeaked as he shifted his weight. \"What I am about to ask from all of you is a personal sacrifice on behalf of Poland. Your final decision is, of course, up to you. You must each make your own decision.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hush filled the room. The Scouts' pale faces betrayed the struggle that plagued them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio broke the spell. \"I mean no disrespect, Professor. I don't know why my father had to leave, but since he's gone, my family is my priority.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquaring her shoulders, Magdalena inched forward on her chair. \"And earlier this week my father's brother and his wife were killed when a bomb hit their apartment building in Warsaw.\" Her voice quivered. \"Now, we're also caring for our orphaned 11-year-old cousin, Józefina.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio nodded. \"Since I am the eldest son, my first responsibility is to my family.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well spoken, son.\" Professor Handelsman studied Tadzio over the top of his glasses. \"What about the rest of you?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio's patrol leader, Andrzej, spoke first. \"This is what we've prepared for all summer. The Scout training we received in the Kampinos Forest these past few months-first aid, food storage, water purification, map reading skills, Morse Code, riflery-it all prepared us for this moment. I will give my all for Poland.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLech smoothed back his thick, black hair. \"Andrzej's right. It's time to take a stand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Lech, then Andrzej, and finally Lech's younger brother, Stefan, rose to their feet with raised chins, they punched their fists into the air and shouted in unison. \"Czuwaj!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe vigilant! Stay awake! Be prepared!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadzio and Magdalena weren't prepared for their Polish Scoutmaster's challenge. Not until their parents disappeared. A Young Adult historical novel, \u003cem\u003eUnderground Scouts\u003c\/em\u003e brings to light the brave efforts of Polish Boy Scouts and Girl Guides who fought alongside the Polish Underground during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-7217451\"\u003eMarie Sontag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wordcrafts Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781957344393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1957344393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF024050\"\u003eHistorical | Europe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF024100\"\u003eHistorical | Military \u0026amp; Wars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF067000\"\u003eWar \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wordcrafts Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44691406946541,"sku":"9781957344393","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_5b672f01-acd0-4052-8668-c6901f007562.jpg?v=1703726882","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/underground-scouts-9781957344393","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}