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Title: The Harmonica by Tony Johnston, Ron Mazellan ISBN: 1-57091-547-4 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: The Harmonica
Comment: This picture book is based on the true story of a Holocaust survivor, who is torn away from his family at an early age. His harmonica keeps his connection to his parents alive and the memories they shared.
The content of this picture book is of serious nature,and provides realistic images of what the boy has to endure during his time at the concentration camp. It is not recommended for children under 10.
The book is very dark and quite grim. However, the language in the story has a lyrical flow and the word choice creates vivid imagery. A read aloud of this story leaves the reader with an eerie feeling.
The illustrations complement the message from the text and reflect the boy's memories and feelings.
--Vance 202
Rating: 3
Summary: Mixed Feelings
Comment: In our book club review, we were torn between the spiritual make-up of the story and the dispassionate characters. The underlying theme of overcoming adversity captured a sense of hope that survival was possible. While the book conveyed a message of hope, we found it difficult to connect with the boy and his family. We needed to feel more of an emotional bond with the character in order to sympathize with the boys courage to carry on. The illustrations set the somber tone of the era. We would recommend this book to be used with older students as an introduction to a unit on the Holocaust.
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Title: Luba: The Angel of Bergen-Belsen by Luba Tryszynska-Frederick, Ann Marshall, Michelle Roehm McCann ISBN: 1582460981 Publisher: Tricycle Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Man Who Walked Between The Towers by Mordicai Gerstein ISBN: 0761317910 Publisher: Roaring Brook Pub. Date: 18 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Brundibar by Tony Kushner, Maurice Sendak, Michael di Capua ISBN: 0786809043 Publisher: Michael Di Capua Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Erika's Story by Ruth Vander Zee, Roberto Innocenti ISBN: 1568461763 Publisher: Creative Editions Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine ISBN: 0152164138 Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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