The story of a nine-year-old Jewish girl and her family in the early 1930s as they are divided, reunited, and travel from Germany through Europe to England to escape persecution
Out of the Hitler Time Series
This series chronicles the powerful journey of a young girl and her family fleeing Nazi persecution across Europe during a tumultuous historical period. Follow their courageous odyssey through various countries, facing danger, loss, and the search for a new home. The books masterfully explore themes of survival, resilience, and the fragility of childhood amidst profound historical upheaval.
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Bombs on Aunt Dainty
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of war-torn Germany and London during the Blitz, this second installment of Judith Kerr's trilogy delves into Anna's journey of survival and self-discovery. The narrative weaves autobiographical elements with historical events as Anna returns to Berlin to confront her past, exploring themes of memory, loss, and resilience. Through Anna's eyes, readers experience the profound impact of war on personal identity and the enduring quest for understanding amidst chaos.
Anna, who left Berlin as a refugee to escape the Nazis, is forced to return there to visit her sick mother, and in the process is faced with the past which she has shut out for so long. Social studies: social control. Suggested level: junior secondary.
