Kindertransport
Kindertransport
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Germany And England • 1930s
1995
Adult
10-14 years
690L
Super Short Summary
Kindertransport by Olga Levy Drucker is a memoir recounting the author's childhood experiences as a Jewish child escaping Nazi Germany. Sent to England through the Kindertransport rescue effort, Olga navigates separation from her family and adapts to a new life, capturing her resilience and growth during a tumultuous period in history.
Emotional
Heartwarming
Hopeful
Melancholic
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
370 ratings
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Review Roundup
Kindertransport by Olga Levy Drucker is praised for its heartfelt and poignant storytelling, offering an insightful glimpse into the challenges faced by children during WWII. Readers appreciate its historical accuracy and emotional depth. However, some critique it for a somewhat simplistic narrative style. Overall, it's a touching memoir that educates and moves readers.
Who Should Read Kindertransport?
A reader who would enjoy Olga Levy Drucker's Kindertransport likely appreciates historical memoirs detailing resilience in adversity. Similar to Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl, this narrative appeals to those interested in WWII stories, personal testimonies, and themes of survival and hope amidst childhood upheaval.
370 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Germany And England • 1930s
1995
Adult
10-14 years
690L
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