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A Holocaust Story #4
Sarah and Solomon: Only A Stone Should Be Alone
“…Fathers and Give me your children!” – Chaim RumkowskiIt is September 1942, and the already battered occupants of the Lodz Ghetto have just been dealt another horrendous blow from Hitler’s iron fist. They must surrender their sick, elderly, and children for ‘deportation.’Zelda, a distraught mother, decides she must do whatever it takes to save her two young children from the certain death that was sure to follow. She must take the ultimate risk.But, her daring escape meets with a she cannot fit through the barbed wire.The heartbreaking reality is the little ones must escape without her.Nine-year-old Solomon and five-year-old Sarah must grope their way through a dark world wrapped in a fog of hatred and treachery. But, even in the darkest hour, there is always a flicker of light.The perilous path of these two young, innocent souls will be lit by people whose warm lights will always shine in our memories.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2020
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Roberta Kagan
72 books648 followersI’m an American writer of Jewish and Romany decent. I write Historical Fiction and Historical Romance, most of which is set during the holocaust. Although I never discount the horrors of the time period, the main focus of my work is on ordinary people who prove to be strong heroic characters in unfathomable circumstances.
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June 24, 2023
Only a stone should be alone
This is so true in this heartfelt story about a brother and sister whom we met in an earlier book. Again, the author does a terrific job of painting portraits of real life characters in unspeakable situations. You learn things about this terrible time in history that you may not have known. I sure did. Another wonderful finale for a first rate series.
This is so true in this heartfelt story about a brother and sister whom we met in an earlier book. Again, the author does a terrific job of painting portraits of real life characters in unspeakable situations. You learn things about this terrible time in history that you may not have known. I sure did. Another wonderful finale for a first rate series.
April 25, 2020
Oh Roberta! What can I say that I haven’t said before! I loved this book so much! The characters have become my friends once again and I want to know more..... please write a follow on..... Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
September 5, 2023
what can I say?
I think they could be read as stand alones, but reading them in order provides such a good experience…you can so thoroughly become immersed in these books!
Well written, wonderful characters and such great plots!
I think they could be read as stand alones, but reading them in order provides such a good experience…you can so thoroughly become immersed in these books!
Well written, wonderful characters and such great plots!
February 21, 2021
This book goes straight to your heart & soul! The hardest part for me was that the characters were so real, so human - you "feel" their pain and anguish......and yet realize your pain and anguish does not come near to what they experienced. When I read these books I feel the deepest sorrow and anger! I cannot comprehend the hate and evil and senseless words and actions that permeated an entire country - I just feel I need to read these books so in some small way I can remember and honor these people, these victims. I just don't know what else to say.
October 6, 2021
My opinion
I have been a fan for many Years and find her always the most fascinating the most in depth the most emotion everything that I want to know as I don't further and further into the holocaust I've been joyed not only the Jewish stories but also the gypsies and I've learned things I never knew such as the fat then a man that I thought was the best president was not a good man And for that matter neither was his wife And I respected Roosevelt but the fact that that ship was turned when he had the chance to show the world
I have been a fan for many Years and find her always the most fascinating the most in depth the most emotion everything that I want to know as I don't further and further into the holocaust I've been joyed not only the Jewish stories but also the gypsies and I've learned things I never knew such as the fat then a man that I thought was the best president was not a good man And for that matter neither was his wife And I respected Roosevelt but the fact that that ship was turned when he had the chance to show the world
January 12, 2022
A Holocaust Saga
All four books in this series were so well written that I could not stop reading them. I completed all four books in about five days. One could question why are we so fascinated by the Nazi years and the harm done to so many. The answer may be that there are so many stories of survival that even in fiction there is a lot of truth. So many suffered needlessly and for the wrong reasons. Innocent children had no childhoods. Highly recommend the books by Roberta Kaplan. They seem to be authentic and well researched.
All four books in this series were so well written that I could not stop reading them. I completed all four books in about five days. One could question why are we so fascinated by the Nazi years and the harm done to so many. The answer may be that there are so many stories of survival that even in fiction there is a lot of truth. So many suffered needlessly and for the wrong reasons. Innocent children had no childhoods. Highly recommend the books by Roberta Kaplan. They seem to be authentic and well researched.
December 30, 2021
I love this saga!
This is the third set of Roberta's books I have read! I love everything about them! I wrote my high school term paper on Eichman and my friends father was one of the American liberators who had so many photos that broke my heart! These stories touch every emotion! 💓💗❤
This is the third set of Roberta's books I have read! I love everything about them! I wrote my high school term paper on Eichman and my friends father was one of the American liberators who had so many photos that broke my heart! These stories touch every emotion! 💓💗❤
March 18, 2022
Resistance and survival.
This book follows the adventures of the son and daughter of Zelda after fleeing the Lodz ghetto. Another easy five stars for a moving and highly satisfactory ending to a superb tale of heart rending twists and turns. I will read more of this author's books in the future.
This book follows the adventures of the son and daughter of Zelda after fleeing the Lodz ghetto. Another easy five stars for a moving and highly satisfactory ending to a superb tale of heart rending twists and turns. I will read more of this author's books in the future.
April 7, 2022
Heart breaking history
This series is heart wrenching.there times I wanted to stop reading but I couldn't. The horror the pain, I never fully understood. If you can bare it read it all. Its breathtakingly sad and happy at the same time. Not happy in a fun way but happy it was finally over. A must read. I hope this makes sense.
This series is heart wrenching.there times I wanted to stop reading but I couldn't. The horror the pain, I never fully understood. If you can bare it read it all. Its breathtakingly sad and happy at the same time. Not happy in a fun way but happy it was finally over. A must read. I hope this makes sense.
May 6, 2022
Another series of books to remind us that we need to know history to keep from repeating it.
I loved this series the strength and resilience of people that could have at anytime given up but not only did they survive they went on to have good lives after living through the atrocities the Nazi's inflicted on them.
I loved this series the strength and resilience of people that could have at anytime given up but not only did they survive they went on to have good lives after living through the atrocities the Nazi's inflicted on them.
November 19, 2023
I read this entire series over the weekend! Just couldn’t put any of the books down. Roberta Kagan is such a masterful writer, and her research on her topics is top notch. Last weekend I finished the I Love You Derrick series. Her characters are so compelling and real. She’s easily one of my favorite writers!
April 14, 2024
A.life story
If.you did something as a kid and then wished you had contined into adulthood but didn't, this novel will touch you. The terrible events these people went thru were offset partially by landing in Israel. They experienced hell and then went to a type of nirvana where their past could be melded to a life where they could almost move on . A really good read.
If.you did something as a kid and then wished you had contined into adulthood but didn't, this novel will touch you. The terrible events these people went thru were offset partially by landing in Israel. They experienced hell and then went to a type of nirvana where their past could be melded to a life where they could almost move on . A really good read.
December 26, 2024
one of those “couldn’t put it down “ books!
A different saying comes to mind:
If it weren’t for the rocks in its bed, the stream would not sing.
A reminder that, despite the worst experiences we may suffer, we must always keep our focus on the good that is available to us in this world.
A different saying comes to mind:
If it weren’t for the rocks in its bed, the stream would not sing.
A reminder that, despite the worst experiences we may suffer, we must always keep our focus on the good that is available to us in this world.
June 3, 2020
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Great loved it terrific great cc’d jeff g gas md sup base kg mex kgfd mjhg jh afh mngr sgj
June 13, 2020
Another Winner
An absolutely beautiful story, this whole series has been heartwarming. With the many twist and turns and fears for the children. Anyone that has a heart of love will love this book. Roberta you are a suberb writer and our truly blessed with great storylines.
An absolutely beautiful story, this whole series has been heartwarming. With the many twist and turns and fears for the children. Anyone that has a heart of love will love this book. Roberta you are a suberb writer and our truly blessed with great storylines.
June 25, 2020
Sarah and Solomon’s Incredible Journey.
This is a great book, and I enjoyed reading it. It’s about two kids, an incredible journey to find a safe place and what happens to them along the way
This is a great book, and I enjoyed reading it. It’s about two kids, an incredible journey to find a safe place and what happens to them along the way
November 15, 2020
Beautiful story of love courage and Gods grace
A wonderful story with true to life characters who are so real and lovable and tell the story of life in world war 2. So much heart ache and yet the hope for a better life.
A wonderful story with true to life characters who are so real and lovable and tell the story of life in world war 2. So much heart ache and yet the hope for a better life.
December 31, 2020
All four books in this series were fabulous! I hated when I was finished with this 4th one. I can only hope there may be a 5th? Very well written. It held my interest from the very first page until the last! I felt that I was part of each and all their lives. While reading, you worried, you laughed, you cried and you smiled!
November 11, 2021
Beautiful story.
In your minds eye you can see and feel the story. You go from great sadness to a beautiful loving end. Please never stop writing. I can't wait for the next book. I feel as though I'm there in the books story.
In your minds eye you can see and feel the story. You go from great sadness to a beautiful loving end. Please never stop writing. I can't wait for the next book. I feel as though I'm there in the books story.
December 19, 2021
Sarah and Solomon
I loved this book so much that I found myself reading it way into the night. Parts were so sad but writtten in such a way that felt you were there I hated to see the book end as I wanted to keep reading to find out what should happen next
I loved this book so much that I found myself reading it way into the night. Parts were so sad but writtten in such a way that felt you were there I hated to see the book end as I wanted to keep reading to find out what should happen next
March 28, 2022
Book 4 Sarah and Soloman
Sarah and Solomon was the best out of the 4 books in my opinion. It described the horrors of the war. Mans will to survive The horrors young children went through to survive
Sarah and Solomon was the best out of the 4 books in my opinion. It described the horrors of the war. Mans will to survive The horrors young children went through to survive
June 18, 2022
Sarah and Solomon:Only a Stone Should be Alone
The story of how two young Jewish children survived the war and finally ended up in Israel in 1956. There was so much to this book about Jewish people and how they survived the Holocaust.
The story of how two young Jewish children survived the war and finally ended up in Israel in 1956. There was so much to this book about Jewish people and how they survived the Holocaust.
May 27, 2024
After nine-year Solomon and his five-year old sister, Sarah, escape from the Łódź ghetto where the Jews have been detained, they must continually fight for their survival. Eventually they meet adults who help them. What will be their ultimate fate?
June 17, 2020
Outstanding series
I could not put book down great series. This author is great keeps you on edge.Hope another book followers. Great
I could not put book down great series. This author is great keeps you on edge.Hope another book followers. Great
June 20, 2020
I couldn’t put this book down. Roberta Kagan never disappoints!
December 7, 2021
I loved the 1st and 4th book in the series. Kept me at the edge of my seat. 2nd and 3rd could have been consolidated into 1 book. Overall, it was a good series, but not as good as all the others.
May 27, 2022
TERRIFIC STORY
Although slightly predictable in spots, the story was totally amazing in others. I just couldn't put the book down. Time well spent.
Although slightly predictable in spots, the story was totally amazing in others. I just couldn't put the book down. Time well spent.
November 13, 2022
unforgettable
A great book you can imagine exactly how life was in the Second World War, it took you there as reality
A great book you can imagine exactly how life was in the Second World War, it took you there as reality
May 22, 2023
Just loved this series, the authour has a way of making the books come alive and completely rounding the whole series
June 25, 2023
great read
This book kept me on my toes. Loved how it all came together. The horror of living thru war. Thank you for the book
This book kept me on my toes. Loved how it all came together. The horror of living thru war. Thank you for the book
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