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“In 1945 the war ended. The Germans surrendered, and the ghetto was liberated. Out of over a quarter of a million people, about 800 walked out of the ghetto. Of those who survived, only twelve were children. I was one of the twelve.” For more than fifty years after the war, Syvia, like many Holocaust survivors, did not talk about her experiences in the Lodz ghetto in Poland. She buried her past in order to move forward. But finally she decided it was time to share her story, and so she told it to her niece, who has re-told it here using free verse inspired by her aunt. This is the true story of Syvia Perlmutter―a story of courage, heartbreak, and finally survival despite the terrible circumstances in which she grew up. A timeline, historical notes, and an author’s note are included.
Publisher : Two Lions (June 3, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0761463100
ISBN-13 : 978-0761463108
Reading age : 9 – 12 years
Lexile measure : 710L
Grade level : 4 – 6
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 1 x 7 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and heartwarming. They praise the compelling story told through a child’s perspective. The writing style is described as simple, lyrical, and easy to read. Readers appreciate the courage and strength of the human spirit portrayed in the book. They find the informational content informative and educational, making it a good companion for elementary history classes.
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