![]() ![]() ![]() Written with the narrative drive and emotional punch of a novel, THE ZOOKEPER'S WIFE is a remarkable true story. Through the ever-present fear of discovery, Antonina must keep her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and animal inhabitants - otters, a badger, hyena pups, lynxes - as Europe crumbles around them. Plans are prepared for what will become the Warsaw uprising. Ammunition is buried in the elephant enclosure and explosives stored in the animal hospital. With most of their animals killed, or stolen away to Berlin, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski begin smuggling Jews into the empty cages.Īs the war escalates Jan becomes increasingly involved in the anti-Nazi resistance. ![]() When Germany invades Poland, Luftwaffe bombers devastate Warsaw and the city's zoo along with it. A remarkable true story of bravery and sanctuary during World War II - for fans of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY POTATO PEEL SOCIETY and THE POSTMISTRESS.
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