Memories of Babi
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
Published: 2008
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"Memories of Babi" by Aranka Siegal is a poignant memoir that recounts the author's childhood experiences during World War II in Hungary. The story centers around the strong bond between Aranka and her beloved grandmother, Babi, who serves as a source of comfort and wisdom amid the chaos of war. As the Holocaust unfolds, Aranka navigates the fear and uncertainty surrounding her family's fate while cherishing the memories and lessons imparted by Babi. The narrative captures the resilience of the human spirit, the strength of familial love, and the haunting impact of loss, all through a child's innocent perspective. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
This book was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
National Jewish Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Jewish Book Award.