Chapter+18

“Slosh, splash,” is the sound the water made from the hidden compartment in which the Rosens were hidden. All of a sudden they could hear heavy footsteps on deck. Nazi footsteps. The Rosens held their breath while the Nazis searched the boat. The Rosens waited ten minutes. “Phew!” they all said together after the Nazis left the boat. It was many hours before the boat docked on Sweden. On the dock the Jewish family met a Swedish man named Gloshne. He took them in his apartment in Malmo to wait until it was okay for them to go back to Copenhagen. In the next apartment over, they met another Jew. He was named Amos. He taught them how to survive in Sweden. He showed them the stores where they could get a real bargen. You could tell he could have been here a long time. Maybe one of the first ones here. When he took them out of the house one day, they heard: “Hey Ben.” A Swedish man said. “ I heard that Germany has just surrendered yesterday on May 7th 1945. The war is over!” The Rosens and Amos were astonished. Later that night they celebrated their return that would be on May 10th.
 * Chapter 18, The Last Chapter***

They waited two days until they could go back because Mrs. Rosen was a bit nervous on going back to the place where Nazis had once patrolled on every street corner. Finally, the day came where they would go home. The date was May 7th 1945. They were very excited. They boarded the SS Italicize to go back to Denmark. Now they could stay above deck. They could see the vast sea rolling out before then. Now they could see the rough shore of Denmark. Mr. Rosen pointed out where they would land. It seemed like a speck although they could see it. It was home. They bought three tickets for the train. Then they got to Copenhagen. When they got there, they could see the Johansen family, waiting on the platform.

The Johansens took them by car back to their apartment in Copenhagen. On the ride, Ellen told Annemarie about their big adventure. They could see the city limits up ahead. They could see a sign spread out between two apartments that said: “Welcome home Jewish families!” The Rosens found their apartment like they had just left it. On the table there was a note that said: “Welcome back Rosens!” They could see many baskets with food and notes that said stuff like: “Welcome back!” and “Were glad that you’re back!” Later, they held a party celebrating their return. Mrs. Rosen said, “Is all of Denmark in this small apartment?” It was partly true; most of Copenhagen was there. Neighbors always look out for each other in Copenhagen. On the table there were presents stacked high. But, on the table, all-alone. There was a small box that said it was from Annemarie. She opened it and there was her Star of David necklace with the lock repaired. She decided that it was the best day of her life!

By: Nicholas