Pros: powerful way to help children understand a little about the Holocaust Cons: difficult (but important) subject matter
This is probably one of the hardest things I've ever written. I am not sure why I felt compelled to share all of this today, but I did so now you get to listen.
This is the story of a social outcast, a pariah singled out for no other reason...
Pros: survivor's-eye view of the Holocaust Cons: some simplicity in characterization
Hannah dislikes the Passover Seder and her family's Holocaust stories. When she opens the door for the Prophet Elijah she finds she has crossed a threshold into 1942. Next day the German army trucks arrive to take two villages of Jews to a...
Pros: No fluff included. Cons: Don't read this book before bed time. You may have nightmares.
Title: The Devil’s Arithmetic Author: Jane Yolen Year of publication: 1988 Publisher: New York: Puffin Books I checked this book out because I was working on designing a lesson theme for a Holocaust/World War II ...
Pros: Clearly written, full of factual information, and an easily accessible style for youth Cons: Some Yiddish... may confuse younger readers...
The Devil's Arithmetic is a great book. It is well written and clearly focussed for its intended audience. It simplifies and clarifies the Holocaust for young people, without watering down the facts.
Hannah is tired of hearing about her relatives tell about their Holocaust experiences. But one day, she is transported back to 1942, to a foreign town. At first, she is confused because the other children are calling her Chaya. But as she starts to...
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