froggylibrarian1's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic novel was based on a memoir by Joseph Joffo. It was about the experiences of Joseph and his brother during World War II. The brothers were able to stay ahead of the Germans by escaping into the free zone of France and staying on the run. In addition their older brothers and mother ran and hid during the war.
The book was okay. I am not huge fan of graphic novels and had a hard time following the action at times. I would probably like the original memoir better. There was some language and a bit of sexual innuendo that made the book inappropriate for my students.
The book was okay. I am not huge fan of graphic novels and had a hard time following the action at times. I would probably like the original memoir better. There was some language and a bit of sexual innuendo that made the book inappropriate for my students.
supernumeraryemily's review against another edition
3.0
Solid graphic novel for younger readers. Based on a memoir of a Holocaust survivor who fled Nazi rule as a child. I found the panels engaging and the book full of movement and emotion. At times the messy nature of the drawings made it difficult for me to identify characters. I wasn’t able to completely follow the action of the story. I liked best the moments of reflection by the speaker/protagonist, but these were few and far between given the fast-paced nature of the story.
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
3.0
This is a graphic novel adaptation of a book series from Joseph Joffo recounting his journey escaping the Nazis during WWII. Two young brothers are sent off on their own to survive beyond France, being reunited with family members and allies along the way. While this is a good way to deliver the story to a middle grade audience, the end portion seemed rushed. I so wished there was more included about how the children felt to have to rely only on themselves and be constantly outrunning German soldiers. I'd be interested to read the full books to get more of the story.
appurusakura's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, War, Antisemitism, Racism, and Genocide
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Hate crime
bookedshow's review against another edition
4.0
Held back my tears, as i gazed at this beautiful art.
classygigi's review against another edition
5.0
Now THAT is how you do a graphic novel!! Just as I was about to give up on graphic novels, this one swooped in and blew me away! The artwork as stunning and the story was beautifully told. It didn't feel like anything was left out, and it seamlessly managed to tell the story from only one of the brother's point of view.
Wow this was just fabulous and heartwarming and so well told.
Wow this was just fabulous and heartwarming and so well told.
yarotje01's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
2.25
Read it for school in French.
Was more my type of book cuz history, it was ok.
Was more my type of book cuz history, it was ok.