Publisher Description

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events of the Holocaust.

Author Biography

Jessica Freeburg lives in Lakeville, MN, with her husband and three children. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in various magazines and anthologies. Her debut young-adult novel, Living in Shadows, was released in 2015. She has written several screenplays and enjoys working in film, writing, and producing documentaries focused on historical events that inspire her. You can or follow her on Twitter: @jessicafreeburg.

Table of Contents

A cry for justice -- The crime of being Jewish -- An uncertain future -- No need to be afraid -- Taken away -- They could only pray -- Awaiting judgement.

Review

Jessica Freeburg presents the Holocaust to a new generation by focusing on individuals who lived through the period and interweaving their stories to paint a picture of the era, giving a personal touch to the history rather than simply a recitation of facts. . . .This method works well. Dates, places and dry text do not capture the imagination as readily as characters based on individual narrative and choosing specific people to follow, some famous, others unknown, some heroic, others quite the opposite, is an effective way to maintain interest while presenting history smoothly and seamlessly. The book is written in easy-reading format, making it a good choice for the more reluctant or less comfortable reader and is useful both in and out of a classroom setting.-- "Jewish Book Council"
The writing is poignant and at times difficult; nevertheless, the voices of these individuals are clear and deliberate: "Remember us." . . .These individual stories, interwoven in time, provide a rather unique addition to Holocaust collections.-- "Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews"

Review Quote

The writing is poignant and at times difficult; nevertheless, the voices of these individuals are clear and deliberate: "Remember us." . . .These individual stories, interwoven in time, provide a rather unique addition to Holocaust collections.

Promotional "Headline"

* Hits the sweet spot between narrative nonfiction picture books for young readers and adult nonfiction * Meets Common Core demand for narrative nonfiction * Great for lovers of the popular You Choose series, which has sold more than 2 million copies.

Feature

Caption(s), Discussion Questions, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Index, Map(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Primary Sources, Pronunciation Guide, Table of Contents, Timeline(s)

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