Synopses & Reviews
In simple and moving words, this book for the intermediate grades tells the story of the Holocaust. The historical context of Hitler's rise to power is explored in depth, and the devastation of the Holocaust is presented authoritatively. This masterly book informs students without frightening or threatening them. Thoughtful discussion questions conclude each chapter.
Night of the Broken Glass
The Judenrat Government
The Warsaw Ghetto
Passover in a Concentration Camp
The Righteous Gentiles
Youth Aliyah and Aliyah Bet
At the heart of this book are acts of courage and resistance; the stories of the men and women--young and old, Jewish and non-Jewish--who fought against Hitler and kept the Jewish spirit alive.