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Flash Point (2009), Edition: 1 Reprint, 216 pages
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Photos of the famous diary, school pictures, and the rooms in which she lived with her family while hiding from the Nazis for two years are compiled in this moving biography about the short life and enduring spirit of this young girl and talented writer.
Awards
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Honor — Nonfiction — 2010)
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
USBBY Outstanding International Book (Grades 6-8 — 2010)
Garden State Teen Book Award (Winner — Nonfiction — 2012)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2010)
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LibraryThing member BookshelfMonstrosity
I clearly remember reading Anne Frank's diary for the first time: I was in fourth grade and we had just studied the Holocaust in school. My mom had a copy of the diary from when she was young, and I poured over the words of this girl from not so long ago and was mesmerized by her story. Ever since,
The book is primarily a pictorial history of the life of Anne Frank and her family, beginning with photos of her parents' wedding in 1925. An amazingly large amount of the Frank family's family photos were somehow preserved throughout the hiding process and the subsequent discovery of their hiding place in 1944. Interspersed with the pictures are quotes from Anne's diary and various commentaries on the photos.
This book is a great stand-alone introduction to Anne Frank and also a helpful companion to the diary and to those who are already familiar with her life. It is a powerful reminder of all the lives, all the families, that were destroyed in the Holocaust. Anne Frank put a face on the more than 1 million children who perished under Hitler's regime.
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I have been deeply interested and affected by so many people's stories from that dark period in history. I always come back to the story of Anne Frank, though, and this new book released from the archives of the Anne Frank House is such a wonderful tribute to her diary and her life.The book is primarily a pictorial history of the life of Anne Frank and her family, beginning with photos of her parents' wedding in 1925. An amazingly large amount of the Frank family's family photos were somehow preserved throughout the hiding process and the subsequent discovery of their hiding place in 1944. Interspersed with the pictures are quotes from Anne's diary and various commentaries on the photos.
This book is a great stand-alone introduction to Anne Frank and also a helpful companion to the diary and to those who are already familiar with her life. It is a powerful reminder of all the lives, all the families, that were destroyed in the Holocaust. Anne Frank put a face on the more than 1 million children who perished under Hitler's regime.
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LibraryThing member manlius
Gr 5 Up.Beginning with a single photograph of the cover of Anne Frank's diary and the quote, "One of my nicest presents," this small, beautifully formatted book is accessible, compelling, and richly pictorial. First published by the Anne Frank House under the title The Story of Anne Frank, the book
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immediately immerses readers in the girl's life via a series of family photographs, many previously unpublished. Divided chronologically, the accompanying text is enhanced by diary entries, resulting in a historically succinct yet descriptive presentation, even for those who have yet to read her actual diary. As the narrative progresses, the photographs grow thematically darker, including many black-and-white interior shots of the Annex taken a few years after the war, as well as several generic photographs of Jewish families in the concentration camps. The center of the book provides the most immediate experience of Anne's diary, with a series of full-page color photographs that are presented without commentary or translation. The miracle of Otto Frank's survival will not be lost on children as they view the haunting photo of him standing alone in the attic of the Anne Frank House on the day of its opening to the public in 1960. Even for those collections where Anne Frank is well represented, this is a moving and valuable book that creates a memorable introduction to both Anne's diary and her short, yet meaningful life.Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library Show Less
LibraryThing member shelf-employed
With a wealth of photographs, selected diary entries, and historical background information, Anne Frank: Her life in words and pictures is perfectly suited as a wonderful companion to Anne Frank: The diary of a young girl, or an alternative for more visual learners. To see photographs of her actual
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diary pages and her family's hiding place (in addition to hundreds of other photographs)is a compelling addition to Anne Frank's story. Show Less
LibraryThing member akreese
First, let me say that I loved this book. It contains a treasure trove of photos from Anne Frank's family, and will appeal to anyone (young or old) who has read the Diary of Anne Frank. But before I talk more about how wonderful the book is, I want to share one reservation I have about it.
My first
In the concentration camp section there is a discussion about gas chambers, and photos of small children, and mothers with babies walking toward the gas chambers. There was also a photo of piles of the emaciated and naked dead bodies of prisoners wherein the prison guards were being forced to bury them by the conquering Allied forces. I think that the images and accompanying text may be too serious for some in the targeted age range (nine to twelve year olds) to handle. I'm sure that parents know what their own kids are ready to see, but I wanted to raise this issue in my review so that parents can know about it beforehand and be ready to talk to their kids about it if they have any questions.
As for the rest of the book, it is absolutely amazing! There are photos of Anne from her childhood, and I loved the series of passport photos (shown on the cover) that show a myriad of expressions on her face. There are many photos of the rooms where Anne's family hid that bring the accompanying quotes from the diary to life. It was also neat to see what Anne's childhood friends looked like, and her relatives too. Looking at such photos is always a bittersweet experience though, knowing what happened to Anne and her family in the concentration camps.
One thing that I appreciated about the section on concentration camps was that there were eye-witness accounts and quotes from interviews with survivors of the camps who were with Anne and her family members while they were there. The reader is able to get a better idea of what life was like for Anne and her family, and in some cases to read about specific experiences that Anne had in the camps.
Anyone who has ever found themselves drawn into Anne's world through her diary shouldn't miss this book. Aside from my reservations about the content of the concentration camp section, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
My first
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impression of Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures is that it has been wrongly marketed for kids. Don't get me wrong, for dealing with a serious topic like the Holocaust, this book does an extremely good job of simplifying it for kids. There is only one section that I would recommend that parents read first, and that is the one dealing with concentration camps.In the concentration camp section there is a discussion about gas chambers, and photos of small children, and mothers with babies walking toward the gas chambers. There was also a photo of piles of the emaciated and naked dead bodies of prisoners wherein the prison guards were being forced to bury them by the conquering Allied forces. I think that the images and accompanying text may be too serious for some in the targeted age range (nine to twelve year olds) to handle. I'm sure that parents know what their own kids are ready to see, but I wanted to raise this issue in my review so that parents can know about it beforehand and be ready to talk to their kids about it if they have any questions.
As for the rest of the book, it is absolutely amazing! There are photos of Anne from her childhood, and I loved the series of passport photos (shown on the cover) that show a myriad of expressions on her face. There are many photos of the rooms where Anne's family hid that bring the accompanying quotes from the diary to life. It was also neat to see what Anne's childhood friends looked like, and her relatives too. Looking at such photos is always a bittersweet experience though, knowing what happened to Anne and her family in the concentration camps.
One thing that I appreciated about the section on concentration camps was that there were eye-witness accounts and quotes from interviews with survivors of the camps who were with Anne and her family members while they were there. The reader is able to get a better idea of what life was like for Anne and her family, and in some cases to read about specific experiences that Anne had in the camps.
Anyone who has ever found themselves drawn into Anne's world through her diary shouldn't miss this book. Aside from my reservations about the content of the concentration camp section, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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LibraryThing member trayceetee
I read the actual Diary of Anne Frank many years ago, perhaps more than once. I think everyone should read it.
I picked this book up on a whim, suspecting there wouldn't be anything new to Anne's story, just adding some pictures. But there's a LOT of new information in this book, comments from
I picked this book up on a whim, suspecting there wouldn't be anything new to Anne's story, just adding some pictures. But there's a LOT of new information in this book, comments from
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people who knew Anne and helped her family, etc. A lot of questions I had about Anne and her family were answered in this book. It's a great compliment to the diary. Show Less
LibraryThing member egiddi1
I liked this book for the photographs and that it pushes readers to think. The photographs enhanced the story by showing the readers all about Anne Frank throughout her life. The photographs enhance the written text by allowing the readers to see everything that Anne was talking about and giving a
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visual representation. For example, the Annex where she was living, the photographs show the condition and size of the exact place where she was living. This book also forces readers to think about what they would have done if there were in Anne Frank's situation. For instance, would they think of writing a diary of their life, would they have tried to make the best out of the situation or would they have given up? The purpose of this book is to inform readers on the life of Anne Frank. Show Less
LibraryThing member Lisa2013
I would think I would have had enough reading books/viewing films about Anne Frank. I recently read her complete works book.
This book was on my to read list and I borrowed it when I saw it at the library. It’s shelved as juvenile biography.
There are more photos, more information about Anne’s
There is more in this book than I remember previously reading of eyewitness accounts in the camps of survivors who knew all eight of those who had been hidden in the Secret Annex.
Even though Otto seemed to have gotten over not knowing, I still want to know who betrayed them.
The book, arranged mostly chronologically, is a touching and informative tribute. It does get rather graphic and I think is more appropriate for teens and adults than for children. The glossary and certain other of the book’s contents do seem to be geared to older children or to older people who don’t know much of anything about Anne or WWII or the Holocaust. I wouldn’t give this book to children younger than 11 and not to most 11-year-olds. I do recommend it though. It’s a lovely book and as I always seem to, I learned some things.
This book was on my to read list and I borrowed it when I saw it at the library. It’s shelved as juvenile biography.
There are more photos, more information about Anne’s
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life & death and more of Anne’s words in many other books. Even so, this book had a few photos I don’t remember seeing in other books and had information about Anne’s life that either slightly conflicted with what I had read or confirmed information with additional information about who had provided it.There is more in this book than I remember previously reading of eyewitness accounts in the camps of survivors who knew all eight of those who had been hidden in the Secret Annex.
Even though Otto seemed to have gotten over not knowing, I still want to know who betrayed them.
The book, arranged mostly chronologically, is a touching and informative tribute. It does get rather graphic and I think is more appropriate for teens and adults than for children. The glossary and certain other of the book’s contents do seem to be geared to older children or to older people who don’t know much of anything about Anne or WWII or the Holocaust. I wouldn’t give this book to children younger than 11 and not to most 11-year-olds. I do recommend it though. It’s a lovely book and as I always seem to, I learned some things.
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LibraryThing member bnbookgirl
An amazing pictorial look at the life an Anne Frank and her diary. The excerpts paired with the the photographs and the commentary are simply amazing. Every child who is enamored with history should read this. I loved this book. Her legacy will live on.
ISBN
1596435461 / 9781596435469