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Is this book scary? I mean, like gruesome and very descriptive? Also, is it in a poem format? It says free verse, so...

Alice My take on the free verse is to give voice to the story. The author tells us of her aunt's European accent, and I'm sure doing it in free verse form g…moreMy take on the free verse is to give voice to the story. The author tells us of her aunt's European accent, and I'm sure doing it in free verse form gives it a little more of a flavor of an accent, and maybe even a halting, looking-for-the-right-words sort of feel. It was not difficult to read that way, though. It was not poetry.

I did not think it was gruesome. She did see people get shot, but she did not describe blood and guts and that sort of gruesomeness. (less)

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Is the story true?

Nanksy Yes, it is a true story.

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I was told this book was for children to learn about the Holocaust through a child's perspective. Any ideas on the reading level or age recommendation?

Readingraynbow I would say there is no age limit as long as the child reading it it's mature enough to understand what's happening and not laugh about it.…moreI would say there is no age limit as long as the child reading it it's mature enough to understand what's happening and not laugh about it.(less)

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Readingraynbow What do you mean? There were multiple times where the children were discovered. Please be more specific.

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