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Liked It “A really good book. It seems really true and holds the same problems many people had during the time before WWII. It was a little sad but overall a VERY good book.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “It was a really moving book. It helped me to see the real picture in WWII, and not just leaving me trying to imagine what it was like.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A really good book. It seems really true and holds the same problems many people had during the time before WWII. It was a little sad but overall a VERY good book.”
Sammie W. wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Awesome book about world war 2.”
?Leolya K? wrote this review Saturday, February 18, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Julie Scott wrote this review Saturday, February 11, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a historical fiction book about a Jewish family named Platt, who lives in Berlin during the time of Hitler. The father of this family leaves for America and tells his family that he will send for them when the time is right. Hitler's power is getting stronger, so the rest of the family decides that they would be safer in Switzerland. Although the family feels safer in Switzerland, they go through many hardships and struggles, inclduing being seperated, until their father sends for them.
Uses in the classroom:
* Discuss hardships
* Discuss immigration/Ellis Island
* Discuss Hitler
* Discuss World War II
Other books that can relate or connect:
If Your Named was Changed At Ellis Island by: Ellen Levine
Ashes of Roses by: Mary jane Auch
Coming to America by: Betsy Maestro
Quote: "I saw a bearded young man beside me stoop down and gather up a handful of soil, and everything he felt showed in his eyes".”“It was a really moving book. It helped me to see the real picture in WWII, and not just leaving me trying to imagine what it was like.”
Caitlin A. wrote this review Friday, February 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's about a Jewish family who escapes to America. It was written by a Jewish author (I think).”
Eliza wrote this review Tuesday, August 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“More interesting than I thought! Also great for more imformation about jews and nazis”
Miranda M wrote this review Wednesday, November 17, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was great, when you get into it you will see what happens it is sad and I don't want to spoil it for you so any way their dad had gave them a ring to them because he was going to America to do his job. Well anyway I hope you enjoy it!”
Yasmine C wrote this review Friday, November 5, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was a good book. I thought this book was kind of scary so i would not recommend this book to a yonger kid. But to an older kid yes i would! What happened was the three girls Ruth, Lisa, and Annie, they go to Swizerland to get away from the Nazi. Also there is a war about to happen so they go to Swizerland.
Cailyn M wrote this review Thursday, January 28, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
There father has gone to America so soon there father will send for them. Then at the end, will i am going to let you read it!”
“This is a really good and i recomend this for all friends”
Noah B wrote this review Thursday, January 28, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
