57 pages • 1 hour read
Jennifer RoyYellow Star
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy is a novel in verse that recounts the experiences of Syvia Perlmutter, the author's aunt, during the Holocaust in the Lodz Ghetto from February 1940 to January 1945, highlighting her family's struggle for survival amid immense hardships, deportations, and starvation, while showcasing their courage and resilience. The book discusses antisemitism, violence, and murder.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jennifer Roy's Yellow Star is compelling and poignant, praised for its accessibility and emotional depth. Critics commend its portrayal of historical events through a young narrator, engaging readers with its authenticity and simplicity. Some find its verse format limiting in narrative detail. Overall, it's highly recommended for its educational value and moving storytelling.
Who Should Read Yellow Star?
Readers who appreciate The Diary of Anne Frank or Number the Stars will be captivated by Jennifer Roy's Yellow Star. This poignant, accessible narrative is ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers interested in World War II, Holocaust survival stories, and themes of resilience and hope.
Recommended
Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
710LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Holocaust
WWII / World War II
Society: War
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Military / War
History: World