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The Librarian of Auschwitz

Antonio Iturbe

Based on the experiences of Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this story follows fourteen-year-old Dita during the Holocaust. Imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz, she keeps a secret library of eight books. Maintaining the hidden collection places her life at risk, while the books offer hope to hundreds of other prisoners. The novel draws on a true event to portray survival, courage, and the importance of books amid Nazi imprisonment.

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Themes
Courage · History · War And Conflict · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Published
October 10, 2017
ISBN-13
9781250211682
Language
English
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