Scan barcode
cloverrose13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
hufflepuffbiologybuff's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fast read and a book that was hard to put down. I read it in about two hours.
It was interesting with a matter of fact and honest tone.
It is heartbreaking and imaginable what happened.
It was interesting with a matter of fact and honest tone.
It is heartbreaking and imaginable what happened.
bookishlifeofbrie's review
3.0
The third book I read when I went down the rabbit hole of reading middle grade books on stories of survival during the holocaust. This one was equally interesting as it tells the story of an 11 year old girl who survives Auschwitz and the holocaust because of Oskar Schindler. A short read, with historical facts mixed in with Rena’s story.
heather_muir's review against another edition
4.0
Read this book with my 10-year-old son. It brought forth many questions and meaningful conversations. I highly recommend it.
katiec0303's review against another edition
5.0
The way this book is written is perfect for a young reader who wants to learn from a survivor of the Holocaust. Rena Finder tells her story in enough detail to help us learn and understand the horror of that time in history without adding too much detail to scare young readers. I love that the premise of this book is to share her story and help to ensure that we do not forget what happened. There were so many lives lost and Ms. Finder tells her story so we can remember and never let it happen again. Learning more about Mr. and Mrs. Schindler was eye-opening and amazing. They were incredibly brave, loving, and strong people.
jayoder16's review against another edition
5.0
I knew of Oskar Schindler, but had not read a story of his work to save the Jews within his factory. This book is heartbreaking and somber in many ways, but does well at reminding youth that the ideas of hatred and prejudice are still present today and they have an active role to play in combatting it with courage and love.
washu97's review against another edition
5.0
Very good book from a young adult perspective. Excellent for younger readers / audiences to better understand the Holocaust at an age appropriate level.
callidoralblack's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Minor: Cancer and Medical content