Author:Carol Ann Lee
The life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six clearly written chapters, this biography for children answers the many detailed questions about Anne that readers of the Diary often have, and includes interesting anecdotes from friends who survived her. There is an Historical Note at the beginning of the book and a map of Europe, so that children will be able to understand the situation at the time, and an Introduction by Anne Frank's cousin, Buddy Elias.
A sensitive story about finding your feet and coping with aggression, and particularly notable for the depiction of father-son bonding
—— TES TeacherAuthor and illustrator Priestly explores sensitively, and with well judged humour, the developing friendship of Joe and Billy . . . This is a tale of evolving friendship told with warmth
—— Books for KeepsSure to strike a chord . . . [Chris Priestley's] wry observation that it's not just children who can be bashful hits home too
—— Junior EducationEntertaining and amusing
—— CarouselAn interesting, pacey story
—— Primary TimesAs always, Chambers writes with the fierce intelligence and honesty which distinguishes his work. If more novels of adolescence had this quality and seriousness, we wouldn't risk losing those readers who feel patronised by teenage fiction
—— Linda Newbery , TES TeacherA complex book . . . resulting in a believable and inviting world
—— School Library Journal