IMPORTANT UPDATE: This book has been revealed to be fiction - it is NOT based on a true story, and thus should be treated as such, severely weakening its appeal. Too bad the man and his wife didn't tell the truth from the start.
Friedman, Lauire Angel Girl, illustrations by Ofra Amit. Carolrhoda (Lerner), 2008. PICTURE BOOK.
EL, MS, HS - ESSENTIAL
Based on a true story. A young man is separated from his family and thrown into a concentration camp during World War II. He only manages to survive with apples given to him by a girl from the other side of the fence. After liberation, he leaves for America, leaving his angel girl behind forever. Then one day he is set up on a blind date with a young woman who may just be his angel girl.
I dare you to read this book without tearing up. There are so many Holocaust stories which need to be told and this one is packaged perfectly fir any age to appreciate.
Cindy, Library-Teacher
EL, MS, HS - ESSENTIAL
Based on a true story. A young man is separated from his family and thrown into a concentration camp during World War II. He only manages to survive with apples given to him by a girl from the other side of the fence. After liberation, he leaves for America, leaving his angel girl behind forever. Then one day he is set up on a blind date with a young woman who may just be his angel girl.
I dare you to read this book without tearing up. There are so many Holocaust stories which need to be told and this one is packaged perfectly fir any age to appreciate.
Cindy, Library-Teacher
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