Henry's Red Sea

My name is Austin and I read Henry’s Red Sea for a class. The book is by Barbara Smucker.Henry and his family lived in Russia. The communist in Russia took their father to prison and burned their house down just because they were Christians. They were trying to flee the country to find safety. They barely had food and life was very hard for them. But there was a good man from the MCC who came to help them get to Paraguay. Henry’s family crossed through the Russian zone and safely made it to the ship with Gods help.It a great story of Gods protection.

I am 10 years old and just read this book for one of my classes. This book took place after World War II. The Christians were being mistreated by Russian communists. A boy named Henry and his family had their house burned down and their father taken away. They escaped the communist and hid in a bombed building. Surprisingly, a man came from the Mennonite Central Committee and gave them food and water. They went with him to a place where they could live and eat. While with the MCC, they had school, Christmas and church. They were trying to go to Paraguay for freedom. They had to trust God to deliver them over the Russian zone. Amazingly, they passed through the Russian zone and made it to the ship.I would recommend this book because it teaches trust in God and it was very interesting.

Henry’s Red Sea Review by Daisy H.Henry’s Red Sea by Barbara Smucker is a good book. It’s not just good...it’s awesome! Now let me tell you a bit about it. Henry’s Red Sea is about a boy and his family who are running away from the Russian Communists, who took over Russia months ago. They were refugees. But one day some people from America came to help them. They even gave them temporary homes to live in. The people arranged for a boat come to take them to America. But sadly the Russian communists would not let them go through their land. Finally, they let them go through. When they got there they were reunited with their father and that led to a happy ending. When I read it I just couldn’t take my eyes away. It was great. I think you should read it. Why? All the above.

Written by Colton, my nine year old son...The name of the book is Henry’s Red Sea and the author’s name is Barbara Smucker. This book was made in 1955 and renewed in 1983. It’s about a boy who had to leave Russia. He and his family and other refugees had to live in a hideout. They had to hide from Russian communists. People helped the refugees. The people who helped them were called the MCC. Later, there was a Dutch ship that helped a lot of refugees get to Paraguay. I think it is a good book because it teaches you history. I like it because it shows you what its like to be a refugee. I recommend this book because it has a lot of Christianity in it.

I am almost ten and I just read Henry's Red Sea by Barbara Smucker. This is a book about a boy named Henry who was a refugee at the end of World War 2. The Russians were being mean to the Christians. The Christians escaped the Russians and lived in a bombed building. One day a person from the Mennonite Central Committee came and loaded all of the refugees into a truck and drove them to a nice building. They stayed there until one day the man came to them and said "There is a ship waiting to take us to South America, but we have to cross the Russian Zone." The refugees would not be able to go on the ship. Some of the younger refugees took the risk in the cold Russian Zone. One day a miracle appeared. Some army tanks took the refugees to the ship.I like this book because it is a book on kindness and love. It also is about a family.I totally recommend this book to anyone my age or older!

I read the book Henry’s Red Sea by Barbara Smucker. It’s a good book. It’s about refugees that have different struggles then finally find freedom where they can live happily. There is also a lot of moments where they have courage and faith and refer to the Bible. I would recommend it. It’s pretty good.

I highly recommend this moving book called: Henry’s Red Sea by Barbara Smucker. This book is about 5 major characters (Henry, Tina, Rody, their mom, and their grandma.) who are trying escape Russia to practice spiritual freedom at the end of World War 2. The reason I like this book is because it’s christan based and includes stories from the Bible such as, the parting of the red sea. I recommend this book to those going through hardships because it’s a good reminder of God's power.

This book is about a Russian Mennonite refugee who had to endure many hardships. Henry was living in a partly bombed building when he and his family were rescued by the Mennonite Central Committee who gave them a home and food. But, eventually, they had to move on. They had to get on a freight train to pass through the Russian territory. Eventually, they got to the boat and found their Dad who was taken by the Russians earlier.I think this was a good story of what we can accomplish when we really try.I recommend this book to others for a good and wholesome read.

This book finds its setting in WW2. A large group of Mennonite refugees became displaced (because the Russian government targeted and attacked its own people). I bought the book for my 10 yr old grandson for Christmas, but this book would appeal to anyone who is interested in better understand the plight of refugees today. It will teach children empathy for their classmates (who have come from other countries). Our own family has a Mennonite heritage, so the book will be of special interest to my grandson.

This book is about a group of Russian refugees, specifically a boy named Henry and his family. They are fleeing fromGermany toParaguay. I am nine years old and I thought this was a very enjoyable yet sad book. I would highly recommend this book for anybody who enjoys reading.

The book was great! And it got to my house in the time said!