The book describes the events of the Second World War from the point of view of a young girl who was born in May 1943 in a small village in Ukraine. The main character is a teenage girl named Marysia, who lives through the war and witnesses all the horrors of the war. The book describes the events of the Second World War from the point of view of a young girl named Marysia, who was born in May 1943 in a small village in Ukraine. The story begins with the arrival of German troops in the village, which leads to the displacement of the villagers and the destruction of their homes. Marysia, along with her family, is forced to flee to the forest, where they live in constant fear of being discovered by the enemy. As the war progresses, Marysia witnesses the atrocities committed by both the Germans and the Soviets, including the killing of innocent civilians, the looting of homes, and the destruction of infrastructure. Despite the hardships, Marysia remains optimistic and determined to survive, relying on her wit and resourcefulness to help her family and others survive.

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