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Publication
Pantheon (2018), 160 pages
Description
"The only graphic biography of Anne Frank's diary that has been authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation and that uses text from the diary--it will introduce a new generation of young readers to this classic of Holocaust literature. This adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl into a graphic version for a young readership, maintains the integrity and power of the original work. With stunning, expressive illustrations and ample direct quotation from the diary, this edition will expand the readership for this important and lasting work of history and literature"--
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award (Overfloweth — Adult — 2018)
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Teen — 2018)
Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Top Ten — 2019)
Just One More Page Recommendation List (Young Adult — 2020)
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LibraryThing member DarthDeverell
Ari Folman and David Polonsky’s adaptation of Anne Frank’s Diary faithfully translates some of her text with illustrations depicting the scenes she described in her original writing or events that are documented in other historical records. They also drawc omparisons with other fights against
One of their innovations was to use more imaginary imagery to evoke the mood of Anne Frank’s more depressive moments while also portraying her imaginary musings as she described them in her writing. Further, as the diary progresses and Anne became more confident in her writing, they begin to feature splash-pages that include large sections of text presented in their entirety in order to honor the power of Anne’s words, such as in her 15 July 1944 entry: “It’s utterly impossible for me to build my life on a foundation of chaos, suffering, and death. I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness, I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too will end, that peace and tranquility will return once more. In the meantime, I must hold on to my ideals” (pg. 141). Anne’s text and advice continue to resonate with readers of all ages due to the powerful honesty she displayed. Readers find connections with her text when they’re young and return later in life to connect to different parts.
The work was made with the approval of the Anne Frank Fonds Basel, which Anne’s father Otto Frank founded in 1963 to oversee the publication of her diary and to ensure faithful translations that shared Anne Frank’s life with people around the world. Folman wrote the TV series Be Tipul (In Therapy) and directed the film, Waltz with Bashir. Illustrator Polonsky was the lead artist for Waltz with Bashir. Fascists in Texas and Florida including Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis, and the extremist group Moms for Liberty have worked to try and ban this adaptation and other editions of The Diary of a Young Girl, knowing that this adaptation makes Anne Frank’s text more accessible to readers who would learn from her courage and humanity and recognize the warning signs of fascism in their states. As Cornelia Funke wrote, “When people start burning books they’ll soon burn human beings.”
Folman and Polonsky’s graphic novel adaptation does not take the place of Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl, but it neatly compliments the original and can serve as an introduction to the material for students who aren’t used to reading diaries.
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facism, referencing the Danuta Danielsson’s 1985 hitting of a neo-Nazi with her handbag and setting it amid the growing resistance to the Nazis in 1940s Holland (pg. 119). When Anne describes the result of the family’s charade to hide their location from the Nazis as the enter the Annex, she mentions some of the rumors. Folman and Polonsky reference the events of The Sound of Music to visualize rumor one in which the family made it to the Swiss border (pg. 25).One of their innovations was to use more imaginary imagery to evoke the mood of Anne Frank’s more depressive moments while also portraying her imaginary musings as she described them in her writing. Further, as the diary progresses and Anne became more confident in her writing, they begin to feature splash-pages that include large sections of text presented in their entirety in order to honor the power of Anne’s words, such as in her 15 July 1944 entry: “It’s utterly impossible for me to build my life on a foundation of chaos, suffering, and death. I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness, I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too will end, that peace and tranquility will return once more. In the meantime, I must hold on to my ideals” (pg. 141). Anne’s text and advice continue to resonate with readers of all ages due to the powerful honesty she displayed. Readers find connections with her text when they’re young and return later in life to connect to different parts.
The work was made with the approval of the Anne Frank Fonds Basel, which Anne’s father Otto Frank founded in 1963 to oversee the publication of her diary and to ensure faithful translations that shared Anne Frank’s life with people around the world. Folman wrote the TV series Be Tipul (In Therapy) and directed the film, Waltz with Bashir. Illustrator Polonsky was the lead artist for Waltz with Bashir. Fascists in Texas and Florida including Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis, and the extremist group Moms for Liberty have worked to try and ban this adaptation and other editions of The Diary of a Young Girl, knowing that this adaptation makes Anne Frank’s text more accessible to readers who would learn from her courage and humanity and recognize the warning signs of fascism in their states. As Cornelia Funke wrote, “When people start burning books they’ll soon burn human beings.”
Folman and Polonsky’s graphic novel adaptation does not take the place of Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl, but it neatly compliments the original and can serve as an introduction to the material for students who aren’t used to reading diaries.
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LibraryThing member HandelmanLibraryTINR
This edition,authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, is the first graphic edition of The Diary and includes extensive quotation directly from the definitive edition.
LibraryThing member villemezbrown
This very strong adaptation of one of the most famous diaries in history works best when the creators trust their instincts and use the graphic novel format to truly visualize Anne's life, thoughts and dreams. They drop in large blocks of text from Anne's diaries a few too many times, but when they
The most moving moment for me was a portrait late in the book of a grown-up Anne surrounded by the mementos of the writing career that should have been. Devastating.
I look forward to the animated movie being produced in conjunction with this graphic adaptation.
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actually adapt, we are given a playful and imaginative look into a life which was rich in so much even while lived in confinement and with a scarcity of supplies.The most moving moment for me was a portrait late in the book of a grown-up Anne surrounded by the mementos of the writing career that should have been. Devastating.
I look forward to the animated movie being produced in conjunction with this graphic adaptation.
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LibraryThing member eglinton
This story and background is well-known of course, but it is still unbearably sad to read this volume’s Afterword baldly describe the fate and outcome for each of these real people in those last months of the War, after their hiding-place was discovered. The diary that precedes that is mainly
One notes again Anne’s observant and thoughtful nature, and her adolescent reflections and affirmations. And this graphic version makes it an enjoyable read. Anne’s self-awareness is conveyed with a knowing, pleasing look. The drawings give compassionate shape to each character, and present a good sense of the period, showing the presumptions and the style of the age.
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positive, despite the adversity. One notes again Anne’s observant and thoughtful nature, and her adolescent reflections and affirmations. And this graphic version makes it an enjoyable read. Anne’s self-awareness is conveyed with a knowing, pleasing look. The drawings give compassionate shape to each character, and present a good sense of the period, showing the presumptions and the style of the age.
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LibraryThing member Lisa2013
I read this book only because it’s officially approved by the Anne Frank Foundation and because it has gotten such positive reviews. Otherwise I’d have been skeptical.
There is a lovely and informative adaptor’s note on pages 148-149 in the hardcover edition at the end of the book and I
It's brilliant!
The book is gorgeous! I absolutely loved the illustrations. They were perfect.
Incredibly well-done adaptation! Phenomenal! I think it’s a complete success as far as getting Anne’s own story right. In fact, even though I’ve read the diary about 4 times, I felt as though this adaptation gave me more information about and understanding of her.
So, Anne was such a good writer, so bright and thoughtful, and I appreciate how introspective she was at 13-15, maybe because I was too. When I first read her diary at age 11 (a year or two too early, for me, but my mother wanted me to read it while she was alive, I realized after, as it had meant a lot to her) I liked it but wasn’t wild about it. As an adult, rereading it, after reading other teens’ diaries, I realized how great it was. It’s so superior to most of the diaries I’ve read by other people that age. These excerpts from Anne’s diary and the wonderful accompanying artwork and the extra explanatory notes, made me sadder than ever that she did not survive. It’s such a huge tragedy. Her and so many others including some who will remain unknown. I’m so curious about what she would have done with her life had she not died so close to liberation. I expect she might have made herself known, likely as a writer, hopefully with a Holocaust memoir included at some point. I’ve read so many books about/by Anne. I’ve always felt we would not have been friends prior to her going into hiding but that from that point on we might have been. The story of these 8 people in this book do what other books about individuals have done: properly personalize what otherwise seems overwhelming – the suffering of millions during the Nazi era and other atrocities affecting more millions.
Highly recommended for those who want to read more about/by Anne Frank, or life in hiding during the Holocaust, those who enjoy reading graphic non-fiction books, some reluctant readers, and those who will love the artwork as much as I did. I’d say for everyone 12 & all the way up, but it depends on the person of course. Even though Anne talks about what’s going on outside their hiding place and she knew a fair amount, there was something about the visuals that make this book even more disturbing. I also found it even more amusing, so there is that.
There is a lovely and informative adaptor’s note on pages 148-149 in the hardcover edition at the end of the book and I
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decided to read it when I was part way through the book and I actually recommend reading it first, but okay to read at the end, but do read it.It's brilliant!
The book is gorgeous! I absolutely loved the illustrations. They were perfect.
Incredibly well-done adaptation! Phenomenal! I think it’s a complete success as far as getting Anne’s own story right. In fact, even though I’ve read the diary about 4 times, I felt as though this adaptation gave me more information about and understanding of her.
So, Anne was such a good writer, so bright and thoughtful, and I appreciate how introspective she was at 13-15, maybe because I was too. When I first read her diary at age 11 (a year or two too early, for me, but my mother wanted me to read it while she was alive, I realized after, as it had meant a lot to her) I liked it but wasn’t wild about it. As an adult, rereading it, after reading other teens’ diaries, I realized how great it was. It’s so superior to most of the diaries I’ve read by other people that age. These excerpts from Anne’s diary and the wonderful accompanying artwork and the extra explanatory notes, made me sadder than ever that she did not survive. It’s such a huge tragedy. Her and so many others including some who will remain unknown. I’m so curious about what she would have done with her life had she not died so close to liberation. I expect she might have made herself known, likely as a writer, hopefully with a Holocaust memoir included at some point. I’ve read so many books about/by Anne. I’ve always felt we would not have been friends prior to her going into hiding but that from that point on we might have been. The story of these 8 people in this book do what other books about individuals have done: properly personalize what otherwise seems overwhelming – the suffering of millions during the Nazi era and other atrocities affecting more millions.
Highly recommended for those who want to read more about/by Anne Frank, or life in hiding during the Holocaust, those who enjoy reading graphic non-fiction books, some reluctant readers, and those who will love the artwork as much as I did. I’d say for everyone 12 & all the way up, but it depends on the person of course. Even though Anne talks about what’s going on outside their hiding place and she knew a fair amount, there was something about the visuals that make this book even more disturbing. I also found it even more amusing, so there is that.
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LibraryThing member bookwyrmm
Very true graphic adaptation that honors the original source.
LibraryThing member lispylibrarian
A beautiful and wonderfully done adaptation
LibraryThing member lflareads
Adding this to my literature circles this year! This is a graphic novel version, which brings Anne Frank’s diary to more students as they grow in understanding and empathy of struggles beyond her control.
LibraryThing member LVStrongPuff
This book was a wonderful adaptation of Anne's diary. This is a great book to get children started on the road to reading her full diary in book form. It touches on so many things that you want to read more.
ISBN
9781101871799