{"product_id":"the-puppet-boy-of-warsaw-eva-weaver-1","title":"The Puppet Boy of Warsaw – Eva Weaver","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen fourteen-year-old Mika finds himself trapped in the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto, his grandfather hand-makes him a puppet to offer a glint of hope. When his grandfather is killed, Mika inherits his coat — and discovers a secret pocket hidden inside, filled with puppetry treasures. Mika begins staging puppet shows for the children of the ghetto, offering moments of light and laughter amidst unimaginable darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a German soldier named Max discovers Mika's secret talent, Mika is forced to perform for the Nazi troops. Spanning decades and moving from war-torn Poland to post-war Siberia and London, this deeply moving story explores survival, human connection, and the surprising power of art to heal across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed for its poignant narrative, unique perspective on the Warsaw Ghetto, and powerful themes of redemption. Highly recommended across WWII historical fiction communities for its heart-wrenching emotional depth and unforgettable portrayal of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for readers of Markus Zusak's \u003cem\u003eThe Book Thief\u003c\/em\u003e, John Boyne's \u003cem\u003eThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas\u003c\/em\u003e, Heather Morris's \u003cem\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e, or Kristin Hannah's \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2013) in Very Good condition — minimal shelf wear, tight binding, clean interior pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398054142067,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1338d9f0-7ead-4fa4-984c-6eae758ea263.jpg?v=1787675772","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-puppet-boy-of-warsaw-eva-weaver-1","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}