Girls Survive: Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass: A World War II Survival Story - Softcover

Berne, Emma Carlson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1474787282 ISBN 13: 9781474787284

Publisher: Raintree, 2020

Synopsis

In the late summer and early autumn of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth Block, along with her father, mother and best friend, Miriam, must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day. Her father's stationery store is shut down; she and Miriam are mocked in the street; their school is closed. Then one night in November, the family's flat is broken into. Ruth's father is dragged into the square and arrested, along with hundreds of other Jewish men. Ruth, her family, her friends and her community struggle to survive the fiery night and the terrifying, uncertain future ahead of them. Featuring non-fiction support material, a glossary and reader response questions, this story takes readers to Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, one of history's most important moments.

About this title

About the Author

Emma Carlson Berne has written numerous historical and biographical books for children and young adults, as well as young adult fiction. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two sons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474787282
• ISBN 13: 9781474787284
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Forsyth Matt
• Number of pages: 112