Fern Schumer Chapman's Blog, page 36
September 15, 2014
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New Good Reads review identifies my concerns… (see bold)
Good Reads Review of IS IT NIGHT OR DAY?
Lynne rated it 5 of 5 stars
Shelves: children, children-of-all-ages, historical-fiction, middle-grade, realistic-fiction, strong-girls, young-adult
This is a very, very good book! It is historical fiction based on the life of the author’s mother. It begins in a small town in Nazi Germany where we meet Edith just before her family sends her off to live in Chicago. She is going to be living with an uncle she has not met before; and although her sister is also living in Chicago, she won’t be close enough to be part of her everyday life. The story follows Edith as she has moments of fear, of strength, of hopefulness, of despair, and of growing up.The story is written very well. It covers an aspect of WWII that we don’t often read about – the hundreds of children sent abroad alone as their parents tried to save them from the Nazis. This story is beautifully written and haunting – especially in light of the refugees fleeing in Africa and those crossing our borders from Central America .(less)
June 8, 2014
May 26, 2014
Juergen’s find!
My friend, Jürgen Flügge (Mina’s son), just found an old suitcase full of postcards and letters from my mother, Edith, to her dear German friend, Mina. This is the first postcard 12-year-old Edith sent to 19-year-old Mina from the ship, the Deutschland, in March 1938! Here is what Edith wrote: My dear Mina, I don’t have much time. They are calling me. Just wanted to send you heartfelt greetings and kisses.
Your Edith
Jürgen is writing a play about the friendship of the two women.
May 1, 2014
Edith helps tell her story at ETHS…
Evanston Township High School (ETHS) is my alma mater. Nice to go back and visit!
