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Survivors of the Holocaust: True Stories of Six Extraordinary Children (Hardcover)

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By Kath Shackleton (Editor), Zane Whittingham (Illustrator), Ryan Jones (Designed by)
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Fall 2019 Kids Indie Next List


Survivors of the Holocaust is an amazing written and graphic presentation of six children who survived and went on to tell their stories. Each storyteller has a different tale and a different way of explaining their experiences, but the beauty of survival is present throughout every narrative. This book will make you think and make you cry while explaining harrowing events through both a child’s eyes and an adult’s reflection.”
— Kira Wizner, Merritt Bookstore, Millbrook, NY

Description


This extraordinary graphic novel tells the true stories of six Jewish children and young people who survived the Holocaust.

Between 1933 and 1945, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party were responsible for the persecution of millions of Jews across Europe. From suffering the horrors of Auschwitz, to hiding from Nazi soldiers in war-torn Paris, to sheltering from the Blitz in England, each true story is a powerful testament to the survivors' courage. These remarkable testimonials serve as a reminder never to allow such a tragedy to happen again.

Also in this graphic novel:

  • Current photographs of each contributor along with an update about their lives
  • A glossary
  • A timeline to support the reader and develop their understanding of this period

School and Library Association Information Books Awards, 2017 in the UK.

About the Author


Kath Shackleton is a producer and animator at the animation studio Fettle. She is based in Yorkshire, UK.



Zane Whittingham is Animation Director for Fettle Animation. He is based in Yorkshire, UK.

Praise For…


"Nothing short of miraculous...never pushing past what a young reader can bear." — Booklist

"Using an engaging format to shed light on a devastating yet important topic, this is a strong choice for most libraries." — School Library Journal

"searing...gnawing at the heart" — Publishers Weekly

"Presents powerful testimonials from six individuals who survived the Holocaust as children. " — School Library Connection

"A dramatic and memorable story...These individual stories can help kids understand the true impact of childhood separations from their families, the chilling prospect of never seeing your family members again and can help engage them in discussions about current events on immigration in our country today. " — Youth Services Book Review

"Powerful, memorable, chilling—a vital addition to libraries" — Nel Ward, Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center

Product Details
ISBN: 9781492688921
ISBN-10: 1492688924
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Publication Date: October 1st, 2019
Pages: 96
Language: English