Doing gymnastics, Ágnes Keleti feels free―until the day her coach tells her there's a new law in Hungary barring Jewish athletes from the gym. Once Germany sends soldiers into Budapest, they are impossible to ignore and Ágnes hatches a plan. With identity papers from a Christian woman, she goes into hiding in a small farming village. She does housework for a family who support the Nazis, but she never stops dreaming of the day she will be able to compete at the Olympics. "An inspiring and fascinating biography for readers interested in sports, history, or simply a good story of resilience." ―starred, Booklist Sorrow and celebration are parallel threads in this uplifting biography. It introduces one of the darkest chapters in Jewish history in a child-appropriate way. Jewish readers may take pride in a champion who shares their heritage, but this story of perseverance and hope is inspirational for kids of all backgrounds and suitable for all libraries." ―Association of Jewish Libraries "This is a tale not only of survival, but also a level of determination that is remarkable indeed. Reviewer Rating : 5" ― Children's Literature "Agnes's sto­ry is one of per­se­ver­ance, deter­mi­na­tion, and strength. Her life is an inspi­ra­tion, prov­ing that it is pos­si­ble to over­come tri­als and extreme hard­ships even in the most dif­fi­cult of times. This book will appeal to chil­dren who are inter­est­ed in Jew­ish his­to­ry or who need a reminder that their own goals are worth pur­su­ing, no mat­ter what." ― Jewish Book Council "A stirring expression of the triumph of the human spirit." ― Kirkus Reviews Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen  is the author of many award-winning children's books including Sydney Taylor Award Winner, An Etrog from Across the Sea . She lives in Maryland with her husband and three children. Rabbi Kerry Olitzky led Big Tent Judaism and has taught at Hebrew Union College. A leader in the development of innovative Jewish education, he is the author of nearly one hundred books including Sydney Taylor Award Winner,  An Etrog from Across the Sea. Martina Peluso studied at the Art Institute of Naples. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout the world. Her previous books include Joseph and the Sabbath Fish and Og's Ark . She lives in Naples, Italy, with her cats Peppe and Ernesto.