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Simon Pulse (1999), 192 pages
Description
Anna, a teenaged German refugee, relates how she and other Jewish children were cared for by the citizens of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, during the German occupation.
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1802-088
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LibraryThing member Zachor
Anna, a teenaged German refugee, relates how she and other Jewish children were cared for by the citizens of Le Chambon sur Lignon.
LibraryThing member aubreycs
I LOVED this book! It was a different perspective of living/surviving during WW2. The young girl didn't spend her entire time in a concentration camp but trying to not only take care of herself but close friends and people along the way. The only controversy I can see occurring is the views on
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religion. This books refers to God from time to time and Catholic beliefs (for and against). Show Less
LibraryThing member SheilaCornelisse
Set in Le Chambon, France during the reign of Hitler and the Nazi Party in 1940, Anna Hirsch, a young Jewish girl, is deported to a French refugee camp with her family and community. The children find support from the French Resistance and the villagers of Le Chambon who agree to house them there
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and provide some protection. A touching story based on true events. The characters are believable and their courage inspiring. A highly recommended read for all ages. Show Less
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People (Shortlist — 1999)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1998
Physical description
192 p.; 4.2 inches
ISBN
068983084X / 9780689830846