"A poignant and gripping story from the brilliant mind of Ellie Midwood." - The Hist Fic Chickie

"This book shook every inch of my soul..." - Literacy Indulgence

"This is a fascinating novel that presents the Nazi extermination camp in shocking historical detail." - loopyloulaura

"Ellie Midwood makes you believe that you are in the camp with Mala and Edek." - Shaz's Book Blog

Millions of people were forced to walk through the gates of Auschwitz, but she was the first woman to escape. This harrowing novel tells the inspiring true story of Mala Zimetbaum, whose heroism will never be forgotten and whose fate changed history...

No one gets out of Auschwitz alive.

Mala, prisoner number 19880, knew she was in the depths of hell the moment she stepped out of the cattle car. As an SS interpreter, he uses his position to save as many lives as possible. He smuggles pieces of bread to those on the verge of starvation.

Edward, prisoner number 531, is a veteran of the camp and a political prisoner. He looks the same as everyone else: shaved head and striped uniform; however, he is one of the fighters of the underground resistance. And he has a plan to escape.

They were locked up for no other crime than simply because they exist. However, when they meet, the dark shadow of Auschwitz is illuminated by a faint ray of hope. Edward makes Mala believe that the impossible is possible. That they can escape from this death camp despite the electric fence around the camp, the endless number of armed guards walking the watchtowers and the searchlights scanning the ground.

They promise to escape together or die together. What follows is one of the most amazing love stories in history...

Fans of The Auschwitz Tattoo, The Decision, and Orphan Train will love this breathtakingly beautiful tale of courage in the midst of tragedy and daring in the face of fear. The Girl Who Escaped Auschwitz is based on a true story and proves that love can be a light in the dark...