Toen de wereld nog van ons was.

Balancing hope and despair in a middle-grade story about the Holocaust must have been delicate. I wonder what led to that creative choice.

Their bond felt so genuine and tender, which made the historical events hit even harder. Did others find themselves rooting for them the whole time?

The historical context is so specific and vivid. I'm curious whether the author was inspired by particular stories or events from that era.