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Creative Paperbacks, 2013-13-08

Erika's Story

Erika's Story

Ruth Vander Zee, Author

Roberto Innocenti, Illustrator

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SKU:9780898128918

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It is the winter of 1944. In Nazi-occupied Europe, a Jewish couple realize their fate is sealed and make a heart-rending decision so that their infant daughter might live. Ruth Vander Zee's elegant narration and Roberto Innocenti's searing and beautiful illustrations combine to capture the fear, love, and sadness of a Holocaust survivor's story.
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A poignant exploration of the immigrant experience, this book brings readers face to face with resilience in the face of hardship. Erika’s journey, shaped by loss and hope, encourages young readers to understand the value of family, perseverance, and the pursuit of a better life. Her story sparks empathy and awareness.

Keywords and Themes: Change Courage Empathy Family Growth Historical Holocaust Hope Identity Juvenile Fiction Perseverance Resilience Sacrifice

Readability • 4.1

Age Range • 6-8

Pages • 1

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Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Holocaust

It is the winter of 1944. In Nazi-occupied Europe, a Jewish couple realize their fate is sealed and make a heart-rending decision so that their infant daughter might live. Ruth Vander Zee's elegant narration and Roberto Innocenti's searing and beautiful illustrations combine to capture the fear, love, and sadness of a Holocaust survivor's story.
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