Author: Esther Hautzig
Main Characters: Esther, her tata and mama, her grandmother, and many other helpful souls
This is a story that begins in Vilna, Poland where the Rudomins were very well-to-do. It is 1941 and Germans were advancing towards Russia. Esther's family was gathered up "arrested" and moved to be relocated in Russia. It was a six week journey that left them in Siberia to work in the gypsum mines. Life was hard and every day was a struggle to survive. The family did survive for 5 years in Siberia until the end of the war. It is true that you can lose everything, except for the love of family or self. This story is very inspiring and left me wanting more. Great book! I would highly recommend this book for 6th graders (middle school agers).
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Milkweed
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Main Characters: Misha, Janina, her parents, Dr. Korczak, the other street kids
The story is about an orphan, Misha, who knew nothing about himself. He stole food to stay alive. Right before Hitler's takeover of Warsaw, he ran the streets and came across some other boys: Uri, Kuba, and others. On some of his runs, he came across a little Jewish girl named Janina. She invited him to her birthday party, something that had never happened to him before. He began leaving her presents on her front step. Through time, all Jews were rounded up and sent to a walled compound they called the ghetto. It wasn't long before Misha was taken into the family of Janina. He could sneak out of the compound to gather food to help his "family" and the poor home of orphans run by Dr. Korczak. He had a very big heart and always wanted to help others. Learn about angels and courage in this wonderful book.
Main Characters: Misha, Janina, her parents, Dr. Korczak, the other street kids
The story is about an orphan, Misha, who knew nothing about himself. He stole food to stay alive. Right before Hitler's takeover of Warsaw, he ran the streets and came across some other boys: Uri, Kuba, and others. On some of his runs, he came across a little Jewish girl named Janina. She invited him to her birthday party, something that had never happened to him before. He began leaving her presents on her front step. Through time, all Jews were rounded up and sent to a walled compound they called the ghetto. It wasn't long before Misha was taken into the family of Janina. He could sneak out of the compound to gather food to help his "family" and the poor home of orphans run by Dr. Korczak. He had a very big heart and always wanted to help others. Learn about angels and courage in this wonderful book.
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