Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944
No. of pages 224
Published: 2003
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*Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944* by Aranka Siegal is a poignant coming-of-age memoir set against the backdrop of World War II. The narrative follows a young Jewish girl, Piri, as she navigates the innocence of childhood while grappling with the harsh realities of growing up in a tumultuous and dangerous world. Piri's experiences of love, loss, and the gradual encroachment of anti-Semitism highlight her struggle to maintain her identity and hope amidst the horrors of war. Through vivid storytelling, Siegal captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
This book features the following character:
Aranka Siegal
This book features the character Aranka Siegal.