World Famous Comics: Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust
Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust
By: Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Average Rating: Binding: Mass Market Paperback Label: Scholastic Paperbacks Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 208 Publication Date: March 01, 2005 Reading Level: Ages 9-12
These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief in-- and hope for-- survival. Their legacy of courage in the face of hatred will move you, captivate you, and, ultimately, inspire you.
Good book It is a good book, the stories are cruel, but not so detailed. Kids need to know about what happened, and this is a good way, but definitely not for kids under sixth grade.
Great Book! This book is awesome it is very sad but it allows students today see the horror of the Holocaust
suvivors an excellent collection of true stories of children of the holocaust. each story captivates your heart and keeps you reading to end. It will inspire you to do more to keep horrific things like the Holocaust from ever happening again.
A Good Pick for Sixth Grade I purchased a class set for my 6th grade class. I feel this book was very appropriately written for this age. Of course there are parts to the stories that are "unbelievable" and sad to read, especially for me as an adult. However, children these days are exposed to much more by media and often with less censorship and thought. These are wonderful stories that teach history, empathy, and human strength.
Excellent but for mature, emotionally stable kids 12 and up This book should be read by everyone that is emtionally mature enough to handle it. I am writing this review as a warning to parents that might purchase this book for a younger child based on the "Reading Level: 9 - 12" rating and the fact that it is a Scholastic book. My 4th grader's teacher recommended this book but I am glad I took a look at it first. Here's an excerpt from the book taking place as one of the children is being smuggled out of a ghetto by her father hiding her under his coat. The following exchange takes place between the guard and the man ahead of them at the gate: "Hurry up!" shouted the impatient German guard. "It's here somewhere. I know it is." "You don't have a pass, do you?" snarled the guard. "You're trying to sneak out of the ghetto, trying to fool me." "No really, I have - " The man never finished his sentence. The guard shot him. Hearing the loud bang, Luncia jerked. Her father wrapped his arms tight around his coat to keep her still, but her whole body trembled uncontrollably. He's going to shoot us all, I know it.
I know that my 4th grader is not ready to read this kind of material but this is an excellent book to be read by everyone that is ready for this type of material. Very well written information that we all should know and never forget.
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