Our Little Czecho-Slovak Cousin

"Our Little Czecho-Slovak Cousin" by Clara Vostrovsky Winlow is a story that whisks young readers away to a Slovak village shadowed by oppression. Here, among the rolling hills and quiet homes, we meet Jozef, a young boy whose life is touched by both tragedy and hope. The shadow of conflict with Magyar authorities hangs over the village, instilling fear and grief into the hearts of Jozef's community. As Jozef toils alongside his family, the weight of their people's struggle becomes clear, yet the story also weaves in moments of childhood joy; we see Jozef venturing on a mushroom hunt with his cousins, where laughter and friendship blossom amidst cultural tension and injustice, offering a vivid snapshot of resilience and innocence in a world yearning for freedom.