Tag Archives: Holocaust

“The Book Thief”

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

I’ve got to see the movie–for those of you who haven’t read the book yet, here’s my original review comparing it to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The Book Thief is one you need to make time to read. … Continue reading →

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“Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor’s Memoir”

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

 Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor’s Memoir by David Faber (with Anna Vaisman) Like My Brother’s Voice, Because of Romek chronicles the events in the life of a young Holocaust survivor, with particular details focused on the survivor’s brother who … Continue reading →

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“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” and “The Book Thief”

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas by John Boyne and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak It’s been a few months since I’ve read these books—one after the other—but I felt like I needed some space away from them before … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Literary Read Alike, Over 375 pages, Young Adult Literature | Tagged , | 2 Comments