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krock23's review against another edition
5.0
So hard to read but SO important. Rena’s story is clear, easy to understand, and heartfelt - a perfect introduction to the atrocities of the Holocaust for late middle or high schoolers.
sara_reads_things's review against another edition
4.0
Its hard enough to read a fictional story about the Holocaust and WW2, but to read a survivors tale is a whole other experience.
Rena Finder was only 11 years old when the pain of this book begins. Her entire family was relocated to the ghetto in Krakow, Poland. I think anyone who reads these kind of books, are far to familiar with what happens next. The unthinkable trauma and murder of so many Jewish people, but somehow through all of it Finder and her mother were saved from the gas chamber, and taken care of by the infamous Oskar Schindler. A man who used his privilege to do whatever he could so save a precious few.
Favorite Quote:
"And perhaps you, too, dear reader, will be one of those with the courage to stand up for the innocent. Be an upstander, not a bystander."
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. It was a truly incredible tale of survival. I hope that we all take Rena's final words to heart and stand up for injustice, no matter how small or large the situation may look. A great read for a quit Sunday afternoon.
Rena Finder was only 11 years old when the pain of this book begins. Her entire family was relocated to the ghetto in Krakow, Poland. I think anyone who reads these kind of books, are far to familiar with what happens next. The unthinkable trauma and murder of so many Jewish people, but somehow through all of it Finder and her mother were saved from the gas chamber, and taken care of by the infamous Oskar Schindler. A man who used his privilege to do whatever he could so save a precious few.
Favorite Quote:
"And perhaps you, too, dear reader, will be one of those with the courage to stand up for the innocent. Be an upstander, not a bystander."
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. It was a truly incredible tale of survival. I hope that we all take Rena's final words to heart and stand up for injustice, no matter how small or large the situation may look. A great read for a quit Sunday afternoon.
persypie's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first time really reading about Schindler's List and all of the things that he did to help Jews during the Holocaust. The narrative perspective was very well written and it was extremely powerful in its message. It came from a 90 (wow!) year old woman and what she went through as a preteen girl when Poland was invaded.
I love having this in the library because it is just as important for kids today to understand the effects of prejudice and hate.
I love having this in the library because it is just as important for kids today to understand the effects of prejudice and hate.
marielle68's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Een mooi geschreven verhaal over een Joods meisje in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Verschillende kampen, ghetto's, en toen Oscar Schindler. Ik vond het erg interessant om te lezen!
ashley_taylor's review against another edition
2.0
This book was very simple and gave only the very basic information. I was disappointed that it didn’t include more personal experience.
booktreasuresau's review against another edition
5.0
We absolutely love the cover. It is perfect for the story behind and throws you right back to these horrible times. By the way, it's also hiding a gorgeous design under the dust jacket.
The author's writing style is easy to follow and quite suitable to introduce some really bad history to our younger readers. With this book, we went on an emotional roller-coaster. It is full of love and hope, even through those fearful times which were haunted by starvation, slavery, and the loss of family and friends.
Rena Finder is a remarkable woman. A survivor who deserves everyone's respect for being so strong and keeping her pure heart.
We can definitely recommend this book to young readers and adults alike.
The author's writing style is easy to follow and quite suitable to introduce some really bad history to our younger readers. With this book, we went on an emotional roller-coaster. It is full of love and hope, even through those fearful times which were haunted by starvation, slavery, and the loss of family and friends.
Rena Finder is a remarkable woman. A survivor who deserves everyone's respect for being so strong and keeping her pure heart.
We can definitely recommend this book to young readers and adults alike.
ellapearl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25