| This is a children's picture book. It gives a brief history of Lore Baer's parents, then follows her childhood against the backdrop of the Nazi's rise to power in Germany and then Holland (where the Baer's move early in the story). Lore's parents eventually send her to live with a non-Jewish farm family in Holland while they hide elsewhere for the duration of the war. Lore's adjustment to her new family and her experience hiding on the farm when Nazi soldiers come to inspect are described in detail. There is a brief historical afterword. | ||
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Plot & Themes War/Cloak & Dagger story? - holocaust War/Spying Yes Subject of Biography Gender - Female Setting Europe Yes Farm/Ranch? Yes Farm/Ranch: - farm Century: - 1930's-1950's Writing Style Book makes you feel? - thoughtful If this is a kid's book: - Age 8-10 Pictures/Illustrations? - More in color 6-10 |
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