Terezin: Voices from the Holocaust
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 64
Published: 2013
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"Terezin: Voices from the Holocaust" by Ruth Thomson explores the poignant experiences of Jewish children and their families who were imprisoned in the Terezin ghetto during World War II. Through a collection of personal stories, letters, and artwork, the book sheds light on the creativity and resilience of its young inhabitants amidst the harrowing circumstances of the Holocaust. It illustrates the impact of art and education as acts of defiance against oppression, showcasing the enduring human spirit and the deep bonds of community forged in the face of unimaginable 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 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 64 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 2013 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
RUTH THOMSON is a highly experienced author and editor of children's books. She has an MA in Museum and Gallery Education.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.