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Set against the backdrop of the Terezin concentration camp during World War II, this memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of Ela Stein, who faced unimaginable hardships from ages eleven to fifteen. Amidst sickness and fear, she formed deep friendships with fellow inmates and participated in a children's opera, Brundibar. The narrative highlights the resilience of youth and the enduring human spirit, showcasing how Ela navigated loss and terror while finding moments of joy and hope in a bleak environment, ultimately portraying a poignant coming-of-age story.
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The Cat with the Yellow Star, Susan Goldman Rubin, Ela Weissberger
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Cat with the Yellow Star
- Subtitle
- Coming of Age in Terezin
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Goldman Rubin, Ela Weissberger
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9780823421541
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Terezin concentration camp during World War II, this memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of Ela Stein, who faced unimaginable hardships from ages eleven to fifteen. Amidst sickness and fear, she formed deep friendships with fellow inmates and participated in a children's opera, Brundibar. The narrative highlights the resilience of youth and the enduring human spirit, showcasing how Ela navigated loss and terror while finding moments of joy and hope in a bleak environment, ultimately portraying a poignant coming-of-age story.