When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
Readers rate it 4.1 (30 on Hardcover)
200 pages · Released 1972
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This classic semi-autobiographical novel tells the story of a Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany through the eyes of a child, making historical persecution accessible without graphic depiction. The focus is on family resilience, adaptability, and hope rather than violence or trauma, though the underlying threat of antisemitism and war is present. Kerr's child-centered perspective and warm family dynamics make this both age-appropriate and deeply educational for understanding this historical period. Recommended for readers mature enough to grasp the historical context but too young for more graphic Holocaust narratives.
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Recounts the adventures of a nine-year-old Jewish girl and her family in the early 1930s as they are divided, reunited, and travel from Germany through Europe to England to escape persecution. Recounts the adventures of a nine-year-old Jewish girl and her family in the early 1930s as they are divided, reunited, and travel from Germany through Europe to England to escape persecution.
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ISBN 9780007137633