42 pages 1 hour read

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis follows a Jewish boy who is enduring the Holocaust in Poland during World War II. Alongside his sister, he escapes from a ghetto and joins resistance fighters, embarking on a perilous journey toward freedom and survival amid the harrowing circumstances of the Nazi invasion.

Reviews & Readership

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I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis is praised for its engaging and age-appropriate depiction of historical events, making it accessible for young readers. The narrative offers a blend of tension and education, though some criticize it for being overly simplistic. Overall, the book effectively introduces complex history to a younger audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944?

A reader who enjoys I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis likely appreciates gripping historical fiction with an adventurous edge. Fans of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas or the The Book Thief might find this engaging, as it offers a glimpse into a young hero's survival against the backdrop of World War II.

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Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre

Historical Fiction

Action / Adventure

Period

WWII / World War II

Holocaust

Themes

Society: War