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A review by bdietrich
Odette's Secrets by Maryann Macdonald
4.0
Read for 5420 class
A novel told in free verse of Odette's childhood as a Jew growing up in Paris in WWII. Eventually, she -and later her mother- go into hiding in the French countryside. There. Odette must wear the disguise of a French Catholic. Upon her return to Paris after the war, Odette struggles with her identity, and, in particular, her faith.
Based on the real Odette's life, this story is an excellent companion to Night and The Diary of Anne Frank for middle grade readers.
A novel told in free verse of Odette's childhood as a Jew growing up in Paris in WWII. Eventually, she -and later her mother- go into hiding in the French countryside. There. Odette must wear the disguise of a French Catholic. Upon her return to Paris after the war, Odette struggles with her identity, and, in particular, her faith.
Based on the real Odette's life, this story is an excellent companion to Night and The Diary of Anne Frank for middle grade readers.