Anna just thinks of herself as a German, like everyone else she knows. She's not sure who Hitler is, but she sees his face on posters all over Berlin. Then one morning, Anna and her brother awake to find her father gone! Her mother explains that their father has had to leave and soon they will secretly join him. Anna just doesn't understand. Why do their parents keep insisting that Germany is no longer safe for Jews like them?
Because of Hitler, Anna must leave everything behind. Life as a refugee is difficult, with new languages to learn, financial struggles for her family to overcome, and the constant feeling of being an outsider. But she soon realizes the most important thing is that her family is safe, and they are together. Based on the gripping real-life story of the author, this poignant classic is a compelling way to teach Holocaust history to a new generation.
"Although When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit avoids most of the details of the actual Holocaust, it provides young readers with a gentle, yet important, introduction to a horrible chapter in world history." — Children's Literature
Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
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Author | Judith Kerr |
ISBN | 0142414085 |
Publication Date | Jan 22, 2009 |
Publisher | Puffin |
Language | English |