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_lazyreader_3565's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Antisemitism, Murder, Kidnapping, and Gun violence
pam_'s review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Genocide
mckellstar's review
4.0
4/5
This was a very educational read geared towards middle school aged kids. I enjoyed learning about new things, however grim and sobering WWII and the holocaust is, but I do wish it had been less about finding the American dream at the end of it. Obviously that was a reality for many Jewish refugees, but I would have rather spent all of the book in Poland. I guess what Iām trying to say is that it felt like an American book about the holocaust, which is fine, but not what I expected. Still, I think it was well done and a very important book for children to read in school or with their parents. I especially appreciated the timeline of historical events at the end of the book. This would have been a great learning tool for me growing up, and I hope people make use of it now!
This was a very educational read geared towards middle school aged kids. I enjoyed learning about new things, however grim and sobering WWII and the holocaust is, but I do wish it had been less about finding the American dream at the end of it. Obviously that was a reality for many Jewish refugees, but I would have rather spent all of the book in Poland. I guess what Iām trying to say is that it felt like an American book about the holocaust, which is fine, but not what I expected. Still, I think it was well done and a very important book for children to read in school or with their parents. I especially appreciated the timeline of historical events at the end of the book. This would have been a great learning tool for me growing up, and I hope people make use of it now!
book_tribute23's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
catwhisperflubbs's review
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Blood
ttrinityy's review
5.0
this book is for children so idk how to rate it but i read the regular book version when i was a kid and now i read the graphic novel woo now i have to go to school š
abigailmiller55's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gpasse's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
peyton_'s review
2.0
I love this series and I love that it has come out with graphic novel adaptations, which will make more kids read it and make it more accessible as well.
I have deliberatly avoided reading this I Survived story. I have read many Holocaust books and was worried that there would be some barriers and differences with a Holocaust story for children. I was right. This book was way too soft and happy for a Holocaust story. People died. A lot of people. In this book, not a single person dies and that really bothers me. Their father got taken away, but somehow finds his way back to his kids for a happily ever after? No way. Kids need to hear the real story and I was disappointed with this one.
One of my favourite part of this series is the facts in the back. I liked that this book showcases the ghetto and partisan fighters, which was different than most Holocaust books, which focus on the interment camps. However, the facts in the back avoid the topic of death, just like the rest of the story. It talks about how "only 200,000 [people living in Poland] survived the Holocaust", rather than mentioning the millions who died. Kids can read about death. It is actually better that the read about death so that they have some familiarity with it when it happens in real life. They can experience their emotions within the safety of a book so that they are more prepared when those emotions hit hard in real life.
I am just really disappointed in how they handled this topic.
I have deliberatly avoided reading this I Survived story. I have read many Holocaust books and was worried that there would be some barriers and differences with a Holocaust story for children. I was right. This book was way too soft and happy for a Holocaust story. People died. A lot of people. In this book, not a single person dies and that really bothers me. Their father got taken away, but somehow finds his way back to his kids for a happily ever after? No way. Kids need to hear the real story and I was disappointed with this one.
One of my favourite part of this series is the facts in the back. I liked that this book showcases the ghetto and partisan fighters, which was different than most Holocaust books, which focus on the interment camps. However, the facts in the back avoid the topic of death, just like the rest of the story. It talks about how "only 200,000 [people living in Poland] survived the Holocaust", rather than mentioning the millions who died. Kids can read about death. It is actually better that the read about death so that they have some familiarity with it when it happens in real life. They can experience their emotions within the safety of a book so that they are more prepared when those emotions hit hard in real life.
I am just really disappointed in how they handled this topic.
haleymonkey5000's review
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5