The Lantern Bearers The Sheltering Tree: How Minnie Vautrin Saved 10,000 Lives in Wartime China, (Hardcover)
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| Management number | 240424103 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$11.98 | Model Number | 240424103 | ||
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<b>The " Goddess of Nanking" Who Defied an Army to Save 10,000 Lives</b> <p>FIRST ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY of Minnie Vautrin, the fearless American educator who became a living shield during one of history's darkest hours. China, 1937. The Japanese army swept into Nanjing. Foreigners evacuated. But Minnie Vautrin-- Dean of Ginling College-- threw open the gates instead of running. For months, she stood between soldiers and refugees, risking her life daily to protect over 10,000 women and children. Armed with nothing but courage, she became a Sheltering Tree in the storm of war. From the quiet cornfields of Illinois to the gates of Nanjing, this stunning picture book reveals the true story of a woman who proved kindness is the strongest weapon of all. Perfect for fans of <i>Hidden Figures</i> and <i>The Winter Plum</i>.</p>
- The Lantern Bearers The Sheltering Tree: How Minnie Vautrin Saved 10,000 Lives in Wartime China, (Hardcover)
- Author: Royal Collins Publishing Company
- ISBN: 9781487813888
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2026-09-01
- Page Count: 48
| Book format | Hardcover |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Children's Books |
| Publication date | September, 2026 |
| Pages | 48 |
| Subgenre | Biography & Autobiography |
| Series title | The Lantern Bearers |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Royal Collins Publishing Company |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Minnie Vautrin |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 9.75 x 6.00 x 9.75 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1.25 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Juvenile Nonfiction |
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