Publisher's Synopsis
The Hidden Children is a novel by Robert W. Chambers that tells the story of a group of children who are forced to hide in the woods during the German occupation of France in World War II. The children are led by a young girl named Colette, who is determined to keep them safe and find a way to escape to freedom. As they struggle to survive in the harsh conditions of the forest, they are constantly threatened by the danger of discovery and betrayal. Along the way, they meet other resistance fighters who help them in their quest for freedom. The Hidden Children is a powerful and emotional story of courage, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.She stole a curious glance at me. Something halted me-- an expression I had never yet seen there in her face, twitching at her lips-- hovering on them now-- parting them in a smile so sweet and winning that, silenced by the gracious transformation, unexpected, I caught my breath, astonished.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
