Anne Frank: Life in Hiding

by Johanna Hurwitz, Vera Rosenberry (Illustrator)

From July 1942 until August 1944, a young girl named Anne Frank kept a diary. Keeping a diary isn't unusual. Lots of girls do. But Anne's diary was unique. It chronicled the two years she and her family spent hiding from the Germans who were determined to annihilate all the Jews in Europe. In this sensitive and thoughtful introduction to the Holocaust and to the life of one of its best known victims, acclaimed author Johanna Hurwitz deftly evokes the background of World War II while capturing the unforgettable spirit and tragedy of Anne's life.

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction, Holocaust

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Johanna Hurwitz is an American author of more than sixty children's books. She has sold millions of books in many different languages.

Reviews

[Laura avery · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is a great simple introduction for children, I haven't realised there where older junior biographies available, (I'm already well versed with the more modern current ones, such as "little people big dreams") so I will be keeping an eye out for these. I appreciated the illustrations and felt they where done perfectly so as not to frighten children but to show an important part of history. Well done.

[Damia Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who has read and loved Anne’s diary will fall for this book. It’s written beautifully as if looking on the outside of what her story is. Everything moved at a great pace and no details were skipped.

[Kali Hilliard · Rating 5 out of 5]

5-6; biography; WARNING: Grab the tissues! This book gives you one of the more in-depth perspectives of what it was like to live and take part in (as a Jew) in the holocaust. This book is recommended for an older audience due to its content, but very Informative of the horrors of the holocaust!

[Oreen Reenbow · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Trinity · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so beautiful; it was short, but beautiful. It was kind of emotional but mostly went into depth of pre-concentration for Anne frank and her family members. Would love to read Anne’s diary and the full autobiography of her. 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!!!!!!

[Betsy Spangler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The biography, "Anne Frank: Life in Hiding" written by Johanna Hurwitz and illustrated by Vera Rosenberry, helped me as a reader because it was inspiring above all else. It gave me insight into important dates that I had previously forgotten, and reminded me to remain positive, even on the bad days. It could always be worse, and I should always remember to count my blessings.

The book will help me as a future teacher because it is very interesting, especially to be a biography, which many students do not always pick as their first book choice. It is a shorter chapter book, which makes it an easier choice for students who don't particularly care for true stories. It is also a twist on Anne Frank's famous diary. I could easily use this book as part of a history lesson within my literature lesson, as well as, have students create a time line with the important dates listed on pages 41-51. This would be a fun, and engaging way to integrate different subjects into reading curriculum in my classroom. It will also remind students of historical events that should never be forgotten. Anne Frank: Life in Hiding

[Catherine Peel · Rating 5 out of 5]

My students really enjoyed reading this story. Good for Elementary students

[Arianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Biography
Grade Level: 4-6
I liked reading this book because it was told in story form. I also liked the important dates timeline in the back of the book.

[Pini · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although the storyline was interesting, I happen to feel that this biography was written a bit dryly. I think the facts, amazing as they are, could've been presented in a much more compelling way.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading about Anne frank she truly is an inspiration to me. It was her diary that made me love reading and learning.

[Adriane Orbin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Anne Frank's story of living in the annex is told.

[Mary McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book for young people to introduce them to Anne Frank. Hopefully leading them to her actual diary.

[Fallon Cesarini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read, wish there was a little more meat to it but good for a preteen especially if you don't want them reading too in-depth into the horror of the Holocaust

[Naïs · Rating 5 out of 5]

L’histoire d’Anne Franck très connu reste tout de même très émouvante, je recommande ce livre à ceux qui préfère les récits au lettres.

[Kalysta Hyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an amazing book to read because in order to survive the Holocaust, you had to hide, try to escape, or be a German. In the case, Anne Frank went into hiding. This book takes you through the journey of what hiding was like in the Holocaust. Anne Frank and her family hid in a secret annex with another family and a dentist. She hid in there for more than two years. If you like reading about the Holocaust and Anne Frank, this book is for you.

[Kristine Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a young girl who lived in the times of World War II. Her name was Anne Frank and she loved to play tennis, swim, and she enjoyed being with her friends in school and couldn’t resist chattering during class. But, tragically, Anne was growing up in a time when all European Jews lived in grave danger. When Dutch Jews were forced to leave their homes, Anne and her family found a hiding place in an annex located in the back of a building that her father's business ran out from. With the help of some of their friends, they were able to remain in hiding for years. During these years in hiding, Anne kept a diary in which she described the two years of their secret life. After the war ended, the diary was found and then later published by her father, Otto Frank. Her innocent account of the horrors of war was widely read, and it touched readers all over the world. This biography tells about Anne’s family and their lives before the Second World War, the Nazi persecution of Jews, and Anne’s years in hiding.

This is a story that all students in elementary school should know about because it is a part of history from the views of a child who lived through the trauma. Students can connect with her because she was very much like they are, she liked to be with her friends and enjoyed the same things that they do today. I would use this book as a required reading for a 6th grade classroom in Language Arts class and then have activities centered around the book. It could be that they have to read a chapter a day and then be prepared to discuss the chapters the next day in an ask and answer way (interactive) and maybe have creative writing opportunities.

[Victoria Leininger-halpern · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, and feel like it gave a more in-depth look into the life of Anne Frank as we know, and her time spent hiding form the Nazis in World War II. Much longer than your standard picture or informational book, this multi-chapter book really brings to life all of the events that happened to Anne and her family, and portrays it in a way that may be more interesting for older kids, as opposed to a short picture book.

Very well-written and informational, I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially older kids, who are interested in learning about Anne Frank's story.

[Kate Babbitt]

This biography is on Anne Frank and her famous diary, telling the story of her hiding from the Germans. This is told from 1942 to 1944 during the Holocaust. This is a biography based on it's retelling of Anne's life and experience. This book can be an addition to learning about the Holocaust and allow the students to go more in depth, reading about the personal life and events that Anne Frank went through.

[Mallory Elick]

Anne Frank; Life in Hiding by Johanna Hurwitz is about a young girl & her life through out the holocaust period. Anne & her family were all Jewish. During this time, the Nazis were invading many country's & would take all the Jews they caught to concentration camps. When Anne's family heard about this, they decided to move to they upstairs hidden room in Anne's father's old business. While they were in hiding, Anne kept this diary to tell about the great struggles through her life.

[Lisa Tortorello · Rating 4 out of 5]

With a reminder the other day that Anne's diary turned 70 years old on June 12th, I re-read this book to share the highlights (and low points) of Anne Frank's life with my students. The text is easy to understand, and while it's not as detailed and eloquently written as Anne's actual diary, it does give young people an overview of Anne Frank, her family, and their fate.

[Lindsay Allyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was another book I read when I was still obsessed with the World War II era. It's a basic recounting of Anne's life and her family. Again the events and facts are laid out in an easy to understand manner that is suitable for younger children.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in reading about Anne Frank but are maybe not ready for her full diary.

[Malaree Wise]

From July 1942 until august1944 a young lady Anne frank kept a diary. In the time of nazis , she and her family go in to hinding and then one day descovered and sent to labor camp where they are later killed

[Dorothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cate had so much to say about this book ("The Nazis are just stupid, Mom") while we were reading it that I think it will be a great Book Club discussion. I really like these children's biographies - they really get to the heart of the matter.

[Mg · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting.For younger children.

[Alyse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the most interesting book, but great for the social studies unit when also talking about Hitler.

[Lainey · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was good but was really sad!!

[Caro · Rating 4 out of 5]

C'est une bonne initiation à l'immersion de la guerre 39-45. J'aurais voulu un peu plus de documentation cependant je prendrai sûrement le temps un jour de lire le vrai journal d'Anne Frank.

[Bannag · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great book! I wonder what her diary is like? Also she reminds me of Anne of green gables, a chatterbox, loves to write, they are like twins!

[Katy · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book is ok i tells a lt aboute her life so i gess it is her diary but a loy shorter

[Caitlyn Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought is was a tragic story and very sad. But it was an interesting book with a lot of information!