Where do the Mice Go?

Summary of Where Do the Mice Go? Auruba Abebe, a Black African Jew, recounts the harrowing experience of his family being captured by Nazi soldiers in Deggendorf, Germany. Living in fear, the family faces hardships of scarcity and the looming threat of soldiers. One evening, Auruba inadvertently alerts soldiers outside their home, leading to their capture and transportation to a concentration camp. There, they endure dehumanizing conditions and fear for their lives. Amidst despair, they meet Nicholas Winton, who orchestrates their daring escape to safety. Winton takes them to an airport, and they eventually fly to Blackpool, where they are placed in a children's residential home. Despite initial relief, Auruba falls ill and reflects on his life and the deep sense of loss and isolation, ultimately passing away unnoticed. Auruba's narrative is a poignant testament to resilience amid immense suffering.