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Anna Is Still Here

by Ida Vos · 1993 · 139 pages

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Anna, a "hidden child" during World War II, struggles to adjust to freedom and overcome her fears in Holland after the Holocaust. "A compelling book, even stronger than its fine predecessor." — Kirkus Reviews, pointer

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Genre
historical fictionholocaustworld war II
Themes
childhooddiversity
Setting
holocaustworld war IInetherlandseurope
Subject
history
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 139 pages

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