The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel - 10 Points Summary
Read Full Book Here 1. Historical Context The Book of Lost Names is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. It tells the story of Eva Traube, a young woman living in Paris who is forced to flee after the Nazis occupy the city. 2. Eva's Work Eva begins working at a secret underground network helping to forge documents to aid Jewish children to escape from the Nazis. She learns to create forgeries, including new identities and papers that will allow the children to flee to safety. 3. Book of Lost Names Eva becomes responsible for creating a registry of Jewish names and identities that she works hard to keep from falling into the hands of the Nazis. The registry becomes known as the "Book of Lost Names." 4. Life on the Run Eva spends the remainder of the war on the run, constantly moving to avoid being caught by the Nazis. She must use all of her skills and resourcefulness to stay alive. 5. Post-War Life After the war, Eva moves to the United States and tries to...