Joseph is a Jewish child born just a few years before World War II. From 1942 onward, Belgium, as elsewhere, was plagued by incessant raids, and he was soon separated from his parents. His father, Pons, takes him under his wing and hides him at a boarding school among his fellow Catholic students to save him. During these months, Joseph critically examines his situation, raising many questions, but he also experiences the power of friendship and the importance of cultural heritage. Although this story is set against a tragic historical backdrop, it is simple and moving, yet full of hope and life. By following Joseph's journey, which simultaneously experiences human kindness and cruelty, the threat of civilization's destruction and its potential salvation, students can explore crucial concepts such as author, narrator, and witness. Furthermore, the educational toolkit includes an exclusive interview with Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt.