"Dear Am: So Far from Home" by Barry Denenberg tells the poignant story of a young Jewish boy, Max, who is separated from his family during World War II. Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, the narrative unfolds through a series of heartfelt letters that Max writes to his beloved Aunt Miriam. Through his correspondence, Max shares his fears, hopes, and memories, revealing the harsh realities of life during this tumultuous time. The novel highlights themes of resilience, the power of love, and the importance of maintaining connections with family, even in the darkest moments of history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dear America .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic .

Barry Denenberg is the author of many critically acclaimed biographies and nonfiction works. He has written on a wide range of people including Nelson Mandela, Charles Lindbergh, Jackie Robinson and Elvis Presley. His innovative books on Abraham Lincoln (Lincoln Shot), Muhammad Ali (Ali: An American Champion), and on the sinking of the Titanic (Titanic Sinks!), combine narrative with illustration and photography in a unique format which reviewers have called "history at its best" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Denenberg is also known for his many memorable books in the Dear America series-most notably When Will This Cruel War Be Over?: The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson, a title that won the Jefferson Cup. Denenberg divides his time between New York City and Westchester County.