In Jean M. Snyder's Guests, a young girl named Lizzie is sent to stay with her aunt and uncle in a small town in Pennsylvania. Lizzie is an outsider in the town, and she struggles to fit in. She soon discovers that her aunt and uncle are hiding a secret—they are harboring a group of Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany. Lizzie is determined to help the refugees, and she soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous mission to help them escape. Along the way, she learns about courage, friendship, and the power of kindness.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Fiction, Short Story, Mystery