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 319 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 59%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 22%
dark 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%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 319 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 59%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 22%
dark 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death