Mala's Cat
The moving and unforgettable true story of one girl's survival during the Holocaust
By Mala Kacenberg | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
About the book
The remarkable true story of friendship, resilience and survival against the odds
'A remarkable tale of survival' Jeremy Dronfield, bestselling author of The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz
'It's an account of astounding courage and resourcefulness . . . The real miracle here is the vitality of Kacenberg's faith and determination' Mail on Sunday
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In a small Polish village, Mala Kacenberg grew up in the comfort of her family. Until the Nazis arrived.
Her village was torn apart. Her family were murdered. And Mala had no one left.
Except she wasn't alone. Her beloved cat, Malach, remained by her side. They were forced to hide in the forest. Food was impossible to find. And with German soldiers hunting them at every turn, they were never safe.
Alone, they would have died.
But could they somehow survive together?
__________
This is the astonishing true story of one girl's journey through the Holocaust, and the guardian angel who gave her the strength to live.
'A vital document of a history that must never be allowed to vanish' Julie Orringer for the New York Times
'To read Mala's Cat is to enter a dreamscape of horrors seen through innocent eyes' Jewish Chronicle
Editions of Mala's Cat
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405949187
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405949194
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781405952415
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781405956222
Read an Excerpt
The remarkable true story of friendship, resilience and survival against the odds
'A remarkable tale of survival' Jeremy Dronfield, bestselling author of The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz
'It's an account of astounding courage and resourcefulness . . . The real miracle here is the vitality of Kacenberg's faith and determination' Mail on Sunday
__________
In a small Polish village, Mala Kacenberg grew up in the comfort of her family. Until the Nazis arrived.
Her village was torn apart. Her family were murdered. And Mala had no one left.
Except she wasn't alone. Her beloved cat, Malach, remained by her side. They were forced to hide in the forest. Food was impossible to find. And with German soldiers hunting them at every turn, they were never safe.
Alone, they would have died.
But could they somehow survive together?
__________
This is the astonishing true story of one girl's journey through the Holocaust, and the guardian angel who gave her the strength to live.
'A vital document of a history that must never be allowed to vanish' Julie Orringer for the New York Times
'To read Mala's Cat is to enter a dreamscape of horrors seen through innocent eyes' Jewish Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mala's Cat about?
The remarkable true story of friendship, resilience and survival against the odds
'A remarkable tale of survival' Jeremy Dronfield, bestselling author of The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz
'It's an account of astounding courage and resourcefulness . . . The real miracle here is the vitality of Kacenberg's faith and determination' Mail on Sunday
__________
In a small Polish village, Mala Kacenberg grew up in the comfort of her family. Until the Nazis arrived.
Her village was torn apart. Her family were murdered. And Mala had no one left.
Except she wasn't alone. Her beloved cat, Malach, remained by her side. They were forced to hide in the forest. Food was impossible to find. And with German soldiers hunting them at every turn, they were never safe.
Alone, they would have died.
But could they somehow survive together?
__________
This is the astonishing true story of one girl's journey through the Holocaust, and the guardian angel who gave her the strength to live.
'A vital document of a history that must never be allowed to vanish' Julie Orringer for the New York Times
'To read Mala's Cat is to enter a dreamscape of horrors seen through innocent eyes' Jewish Chronicle
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mala's Cat?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military > Autobiography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of Mala's Cat?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405949187
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mala's Cat?
Mala Kacenberg
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mala's Cat is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405949187) and ebook(ISBN 9781405949194) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781405952415) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781405956222)
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