| This book deals with the Holocaust and is a true story. It is sad at
points, but a reminder of what really happened to all who read it. Children
at this recommended age level can understand and sympathize with the
realties in this book. It is written so that it can both be read out loud to
a class and read individually by a student. Preferably, it should be read
out loud to a class so that the teacher can discuss certain issues over with
the children. The book is written so that each chapter leads right into the
next, making it difficult to put it down at times. The vocabulary is not too
hard to comprehend and the story line is easy to follow. This book tells the
story of Hannah Elisabeth Pick-Goslar, Anne Frank=s
friend, who tells Anne=s story
from a different point of view and who shares about an amazing friendship. |