{"product_id":"underground-scouts-9781957344393","title":"Underground Scouts","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Marie Sontag\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wordcrafts Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wordcrafts Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw, Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46376411824279,"sku":"9781957344393","price":1729.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781957344393.webp?v=1768758136","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/underground-scouts-9781957344393","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}