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I'm considering this for fourth and fifth graders. I have not read it myself. Are there any adult, sexual themes or other inappropriate things?

Amy Kraemer This book is not appropriate for 4th or 5th graders. They could not relate in any way to the subject matter.

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What age would this book be appropriate for? Are there any adult themes?

Ciel Depends entirely on the reader. The book is not spoiled by being told it's about the Nazi roundup of French Jews. Does your reader enjoy such well kno…moreDepends entirely on the reader. The book is not spoiled by being told it's about the Nazi roundup of French Jews. Does your reader enjoy such well known books as The Diary of Anne Frank? Then that reader may enjoy this. Not every reader, of any age, is sure to respond to such a topic. I would say only a very sensitive reader would appreciate this book, that is its intended audience. Fragile, now that may be another thing entirely. (less)

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Is this a true story?

Loren Norris It's historical fiction. It is a story that is based around a real life event. The round up was true. Sarah was not…moreIt's historical fiction. It is a story that is based around a real life event. The round up was true. Sarah was not(less)

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What about the poor brother?? i really felt sad and about to cry imagining him dying from hunger, crying lonely and helpless i really feel sad for imagining such stories as if they are real

Rachel I felt very sad to and it was very unfortunate. I cried so much while reading the book so you are not alone.

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Hayley Paupst I think without learning about Sarah and what happened in July 1942, Julia would have gone through with the abortion. The more she learned about the r…moreI think without learning about Sarah and what happened in July 1942, Julia would have gone through with the abortion. The more she learned about the roundup and the suffering of the holocaust victims, the more she realized what was important in her life and perhaps how superficial it had become. (less)

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