Song of Stars

Discover the poignant story behind "Song of Stars" by Guus Luijters, published in 2018. This compelling book sheds light on the tragic fate of over 100,000 Jews deported from the Netherlands during the Holocaust, with a particular focus on the life of Sientje Abram, an eleven-year-old girl from Amsterdam who was murdered at Auschwitz in 1942. Luijters first encountered Sientje's name while researching the 18,000 Dutch children who lost their lives during the German Occupation, yet her story remained largely untold as those who knew her were also victims of this horrific chapter in history. With 164 pages of heartfelt narrative, "Song of Stars" honors the memory of Sientje and brings attention to the countless Jewish children who suffered during this dark time. A must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust literature and the resilience of the human spirit.