Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures from the Archives of the Anne Frank House by Menno Metselaar and Ruud van der Rol, translated by Arno

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Produced in association with The Anne Frank House and filled with never-before-published snapshots, school pictures, and photos of Anne's diary and the Secret Annex, this elegantly designed album is both a stand-alone introduction to Anne's life and a photographic companion to a classic of Holocaust literature.

Benno and the Night of Broken Glass by Meg Viviott, illustrated by Josee Bisaillon

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A neighbourhood cat observes the changes in German and Jewish families in Berlin during the period leading up to Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. This cat's- eye view introduces the Holocaust to children in a gentle way that can open discussion of this period.

Fish for Jimmy by Katie Yamasaki

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For two boys in a Japanese- American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbour and the United States went to war. With the family forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp, Jimmy loses his appetite. Older brother Taro takes matters into his own hands and, night after night, sneaks out of the camp, and catches fresh fish for Jimmy to help make him strong again. This affecting tale of courage and love is an adaptation of the author's true family story.

Wind Flyers by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Loren Long

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Three- time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long invite readers to ponder a band of undercelebrated World War II heroes - the Tuskegee Airmen. With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book by the masterful author/artist duo reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war- torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.

What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell

From chapters.ca: When Evie's father returned home from World War II, the family fell back into its normal life pretty quickly. But Joe Spooner brought more back with him than just good war stories. When movie-star handsome Peter Coleridge, a young ex- GI who served in Joe's company in postwar Austria, shows up, Evie is suddenly caught in a complicated web of lies that she only slowly recognizes. She finds herself falling for Peter, ignoring the family secrets that surround him - until he mysteriously drowns. Now Evie must find out what happened - and how far she'll go to protect her family. With What I Saw and How I Lied, Judy Blundell gives us a girl's- eye view of a twisted family history, sure to be enjoyed by fans of Jennifer Donnelly's A Northern Light.

Annexed by Sharon Dogar

From chapters.ca: Everyone knows about Anne Frank and her life hidden in the secret annex - but what about the boy who was also trapped there with her? In this powerful and gripping novel, Sharon Dogar explores what this might have been like from Peter's point of view. What was it like to be forced into hiding with Anne Frank, first to hate her and then to find yourself falling in love with her? Especially with your parents and her parents all watching almost everything you do together. To know you're being written about in Anne's diary, day after day? What's it like to start questioning your religion, wondering why simply being Jewish inspires such hatred and persecution? Or to just sit and wait and watch while others die, and wish you were fighting. As Peter and Anne become closer and closer in their confined quarters, how can they make sense of what they see happening around them? Anne's diary ends on August 4, 1944, but Peter's story takes us on, beyond their betrayal and into the Nazi death camps. He details with accuracy, clarity and compassion the reality of day to day survival in Auschwitz - and ultimately the horrific fates of the Annex's occupants.

Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto by Susan Goldman Rubin, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

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Irena Sendler was a Polish scoial worker who helped spirit more than four hundred Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Using toolboxes, ambulances, and false identities for the children, Sendler risked her life while defying the Nazis. An inspiring story of courage and compassion, this biography includes a list of resources, source notes, and an index.

The Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot” by Michael O. Tunnell

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After World War II, the U.S. and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian- blockaded West Berlin. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To lift their spirits, he began dropping chocolate and gum by parachute. A remarkable true story full of history and heart.

Otto: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear by Tomi Ungerer

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This is an autobiographical tale of a teddy bear named Otto. Otto is a German- born teddy bear. His first memories are of being stitched together and being given to David, a Jewish boy living in Germany before WWII. David and his best- friend Oskar always play with Otto, using him for pranks, games and even teaching him to type on a typewriter. Life is a lot of fun for the Otto. However, one day, David starts to wear a yellow star on his jacket. He and his parents are soon carted away by men in leather coats and uniforms. David decides to give his dear teddy bear to Oskar. Many lonely days pass for Oskar and Otto. But even gloomier days soon arrive when Osakar's father is drafted into the army and the bombings start. Join Otto on his many adventures in this touching story.

Maus, A Survivor’s Tale: And Here My Trouble Began by Art Spiegelman

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Maus was the first half of the tale of survival of the author's parents, charting their desperate progress from pre-war Poland to Auschwitz. Here is the continuation, in which the father survives the camp and is at last reunited with his wife.

The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust by Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland DeSaix

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When the Nazis occupied Paris, no Jew was safe from arrest and deportation. Few Parisians were willing to risk their own lives to help. Yet during that perilous time, many Jews found refuge in an unlikely place - the sprawling complex of the Grand Mosque of Paris. Not just a place of worship but a community center, this hive of activity was an ideal temporary hiding place for escaped prisoners of war and Jews of all ages, especially children. Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched.

The Journey that Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margeret and H. A. Rey by Louise Borden, illustrated by Allan Drummond

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In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children's book manuscripts among their few possessions. Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey's pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home. Follow the Rey's amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full- color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages.

Nick of Time: An Adventure Through Time by Ted Bell

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The setting is England, 1939, on the eve of war. Nick and his sister, Kate, begin gathering vital information for Winston Churchill as he tries to warn England of the imminent Nazi invasion. But the Nazis become the least of Nick's problems after he discovers a time machine hidden in a cove. Unfortunately, the evil pirate, Captain Billy Blood, who travels through time capturing little children and holding them for ransom, will stop at nothing to possess the priceless machine. With the help of Lord Hawke, whose children have been taken by Blood, Nick must fight the ruthless pirate on land and sea in two different centuries in a desperate attempt to save his home and his family from being utterly destroyed.

Too Young to Fight: Memories from Our Youth During World War II

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The recipient of a prestigious international prize awarded during the Bologna Book Fair, Too Young to Fight: Memories from Our Youth During World War II is a fascinating part- history, part- memoir. It's now 60 years since the outbreak of the Second World War. Some of those who grew up in the shadow of this transformational event are now established authors who offer, in this personal volume, their views and memories of that turbulent time. Whether it's the human side of this tragedy that intrigues you or the historical aspects of the Second World War, this book reveals humanity in a terrible time with moving text and more than 75 black- and- white photographs.

The Anne Frank Case: Simon Wiesenthal's Seach for the Truth by Susan Goldman Rubin, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

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Because there were people who believed "The Diary of Anne Frank" was a hoax, renowned Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal set out to find incontrovertible proof that it was authentic.

Honey Cake by Joan Betty Stucher, illustrated by Cynthia Nugent

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In this Holocaust rescue story where the camps remain a distant but scary threat, a young Jewish boy in Copenhagen tells of the Nazi invasion of Denmark, the widespread resistance among ordinary citizens, and how, after three years of occupation, the Danes help many Jews escape the roundups. Ten- year- old David knows that the grown- ups around him have secrets and that his sister is part of the resistance. Then David himself becomes involved. Black- and- white illustrations throughout break up the text of this chapter book, which can serve as an introduction to the grim history.

Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli

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He’s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He’s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He’s a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He’s a boy who believes in bread, and mothers, and angels. He’s a boy who wants to be a Nazi some day, with tall shiny jackboots and a gleaming Eagle hat of his own. Until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind. And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he’s a boy who realizes it’s safest of all to be nobody.

Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

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Viewed through the eyes of a 16- year- old Navajo youth, Code Talker is a fascinating slice of World War II history by a much- respected and acclaimed author. Bruchac brings to life the stories of some of the unsung heroes of World War II - the young Navajo men who were a crucial part of the American effort in sending and receiving messages that used their native language.

The Life of Anne Frank by Nicholas Saunders

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On July 6, 1942, when Anne Frank was only 13 years old, her whole world turned upside down. On that day, Anne and her family entered a secret apartment in an attempt to hide from Nazi soldiers. Anne did not leave that apartment for two years, fearful of being captured and sent to a Nazi concentration camp. Anne's story is one of bravery and sacrifice, just one example of the Jewish strength under Nazi rule during World War II.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

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When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.