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218 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590411769
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1942 Warsaw, World War II is raging, and people live in fear from day to day. Ruth, Bronia, and Edek have to fend for themselves when both of their parents are taken by the Nazis. Can they survive? A gripping story based on true accounts.
Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 58%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 45%
tense 41%
challenging 33%
reflective 25%
dark 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death
218 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590411769
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1942 Warsaw, World War II is raging, and people live in fear from day to day. Ruth, Bronia, and Edek have to fend for themselves when both of their parents are taken by the Nazis. Can they survive? A gripping story based on true accounts.
Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 58%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 45%
tense 41%
challenging 33%
reflective 25%
dark 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death