A Day of Pleasure: Stories of a Boy Growing Up in Warsaw: Stories of a Boy Growing Up in Warsaw
No. of pages 240
Published: 1986
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**A Day of Pleasure: Stories of a Boy Growing Up in Warsaw** by Roman Vishniac offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish life in Warsaw before World War II. Through a series of charming and nostalgic vignettes, Vishniac captures the innocence of childhood—full of joy, curiosity, and adventure. The stories explore the rich cultural environment of the Jewish community, depicting intimate family moments, vibrant street life, and the warmth of friendships. With a mixture of humor and poignancy, the narrative evokes the bittersweet essence of a bygone era, reflecting on the beauty and resilience of youth against the backdrop of a changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-14 years.
There are 240 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 1986 by Turtleback Books .