Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Book Pitch

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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
283 pages
Lexile: 1080L
This book corresponds to the 5th grade standard SS5H6 which states that the student will explain the reasons for America's involvement in World War II.
In this book you will find the experiences that Anne and her Jewish family faced during the time that the Nazis occupied Holland. They fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. Anne's diary describes the events that took place and the fear that they faced on a daily basis.
If you're interested in the horrors of war and what life was like during this time, this book is the one for you!

14 comments:

  1. I remember reading this in school! Interesting read!

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  2. Kayeli, this is one of my favorites..and that's saying a lot since Social Studies is not typically my favorite subject area.

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  3. **same thing I said to the other person who put this book...
    I have been to her house in Amsterdam, and seen the concentration camp she was killed at, but have never read the book! definitely on my list

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  4. talked a lot about this book in my history class. actually interesting

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  5. Anne frank is a classic!

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  6. I can't see anything but the picture of the cover when I look at your blog...?

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  7. Read this in High School! Great read!

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  8. I'd like to read a little bit more this topic!

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  9. I have read this classic and think it would be a super awesome re read!!

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