Questions About The Children of Willesden Lane. Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival

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I read the Young Reader's edition because it was the version that was available at the library and really enjoyed it. Does anyone know if the original adult version adds anything more to the story?

Koren I didnt read the Young Reader's edition, but I dont think it would be much different. There isn't really anything in the book a young person shouldn't…moreI didnt read the Young Reader's edition, but I dont think it would be much different. There isn't really anything in the book a young person shouldn't read.(less)

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What genre is this book?

Koren I would say it is closer to a memoir. A memoir could be told to another person who then writes the story. Most celebrity memoirs are not written by th…moreI would say it is closer to a memoir. A memoir could be told to another person who then writes the story. Most celebrity memoirs are not written by the celebrity, but rather are told to someone else and written by a ghost writer. (less)

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Is this a good book for an Eighth grade student studying the holocaust. Will it help me prepare for AP English next year or should I choose another book?

Kristen It's definitely a good book to read, but you don't get as much detail about the holocaust as you might with some other books. A lot of time is covered…moreIt's definitely a good book to read, but you don't get as much detail about the holocaust as you might with some other books. A lot of time is covered in a relatively short book, and a lot of the book focuses on Lisa and her music. But you do learn some about the war and hardships of both the Jewish people in Europe and others in England. It's probably not the best book to help prepare you for a class though. (less)

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