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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I found this book (with a different cover but it looks like the right book) in my classroom in grade 6. It was one of those books hidden in a cupboard with a bunch of other old things and I must say, I'm only *slightly* ashamed that I totally stole it so I could have it forever. :-O
"Worth stealing" should be a category here!
"Worth stealing" should be a category here!
Another one from Scholastic Book Orders (I think) that really expanded what I knew about the world.
Vaguely remembered this book from childhood - I remembered it as a favorite that I re-read many times but it’s been at least 40 years. It’s really good with evocative prose and an interesting child’s perspective of Siberia during wartime in the 40s.
I read this years ago, when I was 10 or 11 and it has always stayed with me. Recently I saw someone reference it online and decided to read it again.
Revisiting my childhood bookshelf. A well-written insight into another Jewish experience during wwii that touches on the challenges and horrors while appreciating a child’s ability to add and enjoy even small moments.
This was a nice short quick read. It was interesting to read about a family in a work camp, versus the normal concentration camp.
In detailed recollections and stirring writing, 'The Endless Steppe' paints a vivid picture of life under Soviet control in the 1940s. Esther Hautzig clearly illustrates the barbaric and hostile conditions that her and her family endured. Descriptive details, realistic dialogue, and thoughtful construction make this memoir an accurate and heartfelt picture of life in the desolation of Siberia. One theme is clearly shown in this memoir: Even in the darkest places, there is hope to be found.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes