There is a huge kerfuffle going on in Mississippi with parents wanting this book removed from school libraries due to eight naughty words and a small amount of nudity. It is a graphic novel about one man’s survival of the holocaust.
I was curious so I read it.
It is powerful — probably because it is real and doesn’t sugar coat the subject.
Does it belong in schools? Not middle grades. High school? Well, I don’t believe in pretending that history didn’t happen. So, yes, high school students could learn a lot from this book.
While the subject matter is disturbing, the artwork is very good. Being the daughter of a cartoonist I am always drawn to the art.
Do I recommend? Yes, with reservation.
2 comments:
I keep hearing about this book. Good to hear your thoughts on it.
It is intense and sad but it is a real story.
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