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Why do Sarah and Paul have to leave their home in the middle of the night?

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Why do Sarah and Paul have to leave their home in the middle of the night?

Sarah and Paul are two Jewish children living during the war. They live in a cozy home with their parents. But one day, everything changes. They have to leave in the middle of the night, without making any noise.

During the war, Jewish families often had to run away from their homes to escape arrests. Arrests are times when soldiers come to take people away from their homes. Roundups are times when many people are arrested at the same time.

They often had to leave in a hurry, with only a few things. Sarah and Paul take only what they can carry. They pack their clothes, some toys, and blankets into a small bag. They must be quick and quiet.

Sarah and Paul feel scared and worried. They are afraid they will never go back home. They wonder where they will go and what will happen to them. But they know they must leave to be safe.

After leaving their home, Sarah and Paul need to hide to be safe. Hide means finding a secret place where no one can find them. They will live in a hiding spot with other families until the war is over.

Leaving Paris

Why do Sarah and Paul have to leave their home in the middle of the night?

The Night of the Departure

Since leaving Paris, silence filled the compartment‎ (1) where Sarah and Paul sat, holding their little suitcases. In the darkness, a small gray mouse sneaked quietly, an invisible‎ (2) witness to their departure. Sarah and Paul's Mother had explained that they would need to hide and trust Mrs. Jeanne, a kind farmer. Joseph the Postman had been introduced as a valuable‎ (3) ally to keep them informed about the war. After leaving their home in the middle of the night, the children wondered what awaited them.

Sarah, after a moment of silence, asks softly:
« Where are we going, Mother? »

Paul, his voice shaking, whispers then:
« I want to stay in Paris. »

Sarah, worried, asks:
« Why do we have to leave? »

After leaving Paris, Sarah and Paul have lots of questions. Their mother whispered that they would be safe there and that they should trust Mrs. Jeanne. The children wonder what awaits them in the countryside. The night is quiet, but the atmosphere is tense. Sarah and Paul feel their mother's fear, but they know they must be brave.

Sarah, curious, asks:
« Mom, who is Mrs. Jeanne? »

Paul, worried, asks:
« Why do we have to hide? »

Soon after, the train slows down. The city lights begin to fade. Sarah looks out the window, while Paul listens carefully‎ (4) to the train's noises, taking them towards the unknown‎ (5). The tension in the compartment is thick. Their mother, feeling their worry, whispers again: 'You will be safe there. Trust Mrs Jeanne.' The children, though comforted by their mother's words, still do not know what this means.

A New World

The train finally stops. The door opens slowly. Sarah and Paul look around. They see green fields and trees. They hear birds singing. The countryside is calm. Sarah and Paul's Mother helps them get off the train. She carries their little suitcases. Sarah, with her curly black hair and wearing a polka-dot dress, follows her mother with her little wooden suitcase. Paul, the blond boy with dark eyes, wearing a too-big cap and rubber boots, follows too. They walk on a dirt path. They see a big farm in the distance. The farm is made of stone. It has a tiled roof. Chickens are pecking in the yard. A black and white shepherd dog greets them, wagging its tail. Sarah and Paul's Mother has medium-length chestnut hair, which she often ties back in a practical ponytail. She has warm blue eyes and often wears comfortable and colorful clothes. She has a slender‎ (6) figure and moves with gentle but steady energy.

Sarah, curious, asks:
« Mom, where are we? »

Paul, after looking around, whispers:
« It's pretty here. »

Sarah and Paul's Mother smiles. She takes their hands. They walk towards the farm. A strong woman with a linen apron‎ (7) waits at the door. Her hands are full of flour. It's Mrs. Jeanne. She smiles at the children. She invites them inside. The house is warm. There is a big wooden table. Straw chairs are around it. Mrs. Jeanne shows them their rooms. Sarah and Paul are tired. They lie down on soft beds. The night is quiet. They fall asleep quickly.

Sarah, curious, asks:
« Who are you, Mrs. Jeanne? »

Mrs Jeanne, with a reassuring smile, says:
« I am Mrs Jeanne. I will take care of you. You are safe here. »

Paul, after looking around, asks softly:
« Will we have to stay here for a long time? »

Mrs. Jeanne explains that for now, they must stay hidden. She tells them about the war and the dangers. The children listen carefully. They understand that they must be cautious. Mrs. Jeanne shows them the farm. She explains how to help with the chores. Sarah and Paul are curious. They want to learn. They want to help. They feel safe with Mrs. Jeanne. They know they must trust her. After a long train ride, the sun begins to rise. The children discover the French countryside, with its green fields and gentle hills. The farm of the Oaks appears in the distance, with its stone walls and tiled roof. Chickens peck in the courtyard, and a black and white sheepdog greets them by wagging its tail. Sarah and Paul wonder what their new life will be like. They know they must be careful and discreet, but they are also curious to explore this new world. Mrs. Jeanne waits for them at the farm, ready to welcome and protect them. Joseph the Postman will be a valuable ally to keep them informed about the war. The children prepare to live a new adventure, full of challenges and discoveries. They know they must be brave and trust those around them. The little gray mouse, who accompanied them on the train, seems to be a symbol of their new life. They wonder what the future holds for them, but they are ready to face the challenges that await them.

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