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“Unputdownable, intriguing, and moving.”
Reading age
8-12
Genre
Nonfiction
Publisher
Scholastic US
Publication date
06 Jan 2022
My summary of the book
Renee and Herta Myers, 2 Jewish sisters, are in grave danger. They were living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, when the Nazis occupied most of Europe. As their parents and Herta are deaf, it’s Renee’s job to warn them if any danger comes on their doorstep. When Renee and Herta’s parents were taken away by the Nazis, they desperately tried to save themselves. But the Nazis sent them to Bergen-Belson. The two sisters must work together to survive this difficult period with only each other for support.
My thoughts
This book was genuinely unputdownable, and it was a fast read. After reading the first few pages of this fantastic book, you can’t resist reading the story till the end. Renee gave us a powerful memoir for us to learn about the Holocaust. The story was also very intriguing, and I was interested in these sisters; they sound like the people you would love to meet. The two perspectives of the sisters let me know how they felt about another character’s actions. The characters were intensely compelling. The photos at the end of the book set the mood of interest. This memoir is one of the best ones I’ve read yet.
My rating
About the authors
“Joshua M. Greene produces books and films about the Holocaust. His documentaries have been broadcast in twenty countries and his books translated into eight languages. He has taught Holocaust history for Fordham and Hofstra Universities. He lives in Old Westbury, New York.
Renee Hartman was born in Bratislava, which is now the capital of Slovakia. She and her sister were arrested by the Nazis and imprisoned in Bergen-Belsen, where they endured horrifying conditions, and where Renee nearly succumbed to typhus. After being liberated, Renee and her sister immigrated to the United States. Ever since, Renee has been writing about her experiences in the Holocaust. She lives in Connecticut.” – Book Depository.
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