Partly autobiographical, this is the story of a Jewish family at the start of World War II.
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
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
This second installment of Judith Kerr's acclaimed trilogy follows Anna's challenging journey from war-torn Germany to London during the Blitz. As a teenager classified as an "enemy alien," Anna grapples with love and survival amidst the threat of bombs from her homeland. Previously titled "The Other Way Round."
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.
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Out of the Hitler Time
- 800 pages
- 28 hours of reading
An omnibus edition of Judith Kerr's acclaimed trilogy follows Anna's perspective as she grows up, exploring her beloved family and the impact of Hitler's holocaust.