"No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War" by Anita Lobel is a poignant memoir recounting her childhood experiences during World War II in Nazi-occupied Poland. The story captures the harrowing realities of war as Lobel, a Jewish girl, faces the loss of her home, separation from loved ones, and the constant threat of danger. Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt prose, Lobel conveys the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of hope and imagination in dark times. This powerful narrative serves as both a personal testament and a reminder of the enduring impact of war on children. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Turtleback Books .

Anita Lobel's name is synonymous with the best in children's literature. She is the creator of such classics as Alison's Zinnia and Away from Home, and she received a Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in On Market Street. She is the creator of two books about her cat, Nini, One Lighthouse, One Moon (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), and Nini Here and There. Her childhood memoir, No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Anita Lobel lives in New York City. Anita Lobel's name is synonymous with the best in children's literature. She is the creator of such classics as Alison's Zinnia and Away from Home, and she received a Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in On Market Street. She is the creator of two books about her cat, Nini, One Lighthouse, One Moon (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), and Nini Here and There. Her childhood memoir, No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Anita Lobel lives in New York City.