Mercedes, una Niña de la Guerra

Synopsis of Mercedes, una Niña de la Guerra

This book tells the moving experiences of Mercedes Hernández Pujol and her companions, the Children of War, during their exile in the Soviet Union. Evacuated from Spain because of the Civil War, these children were separated from their parents and deprived of a normal childhood. Years later, World War II interrupted their new life in the 'Children's Homes', forcing them to face new evacuations and difficulties in inhospitable places. Despite the adversities, Mercedes holds a deep gratitude to the Russian people and the Soviet authorities for the solidarity and affection given, as well as to her teachers and caregivers, who replaced the maternal figure in times of crisis.