A Knock at the Door

by Eric Sonderling, Wendy Wassink Ackison (Illustrator)

Although they don't know anything about her, a farmer and his wife take in a secretive, starving young woman and allow her to hide on their isolated farm when the Nazis come looking for her

Genres: Picture Books

31 pages, Library Binding

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Henry Claxton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is set in 1944 Germany during WWII. A german couple house a young Jewish teenager who escaped Poland. The book is a perfect intro into the Holocaust because it does not go into too much detail. Still, the book may be too much for most elementary students.

[Tara Engel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book that provoked my 7 year old son to ask more questions about the period of time and grow in his knowledge.

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about the Holocaust and how a young girl escapes from the Nazis. Very sweet and informative without delving into too many details.