The Diary of Anne Frank (Abridged for young readers)

Jan 16, 2025 2:46 AM

Author:Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl abridged for younger readers and published in memory of Anne Frank, who died 70 years ago, just weeks before the end of World War II. Sensitively edited and with a connecting commentary by editor, Mirjam Pressler, the abridged edition of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank gives younger readers their first introduction to the extraordinary diary of an ordinary girl who has long become a household name. This abridged edition has a short prologue written by the editor, Mirjam Pressler, as well as a connecting commentary. There are beautiful line drawings, family photographs, and an Afterword to explain why the Diary ends so abruptly. This shorter edition is suitable for younger children who want to read Anne's diary for themselves.

Reviews

Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet

—— Independent

This is a gripping account of a descent into illness. Hones, engaging and grimly humourous, this offers a fresh slant on a much-covered subject

—— Becky Stradwick , Publishing News

Heart-felt and illuminating account of a young girl's battle with an eating disorder, told with perception and grim humour

—— The Bookseller

The story is deeply moving - unflinching in its realism, at times humourous and, ultimately uplifting. This is a thoroughly rewarding read taht should be made widely available to all teenagers

—— Carousel

A love story that tackles the reality of young adult depression in a thoughtful and sensitive way

—— Irish Independent

Suzuma's accomplished debut A Note of Madness, told the story of a gifted young pianist diagnosed with bipolar disorder and this sequence follows Flynn in his attempts to keep his life balanced between love, music and medicine

—— The Bookseller

Children will laugh and learn throughout Candyfloss, yet another fun book from the ever-popular Jacqueline Wilson

—— Preston Citizen

More emotionally charged and gripping writing from the award-winning Children's Laureate

—— Hull Daily Mail

Jacqueline Wilson captures exactly the intricate rituals of childhood

—— Daily Echo

Expect drama, crises, gripping plot and realistic narrative

—— Birmingham Post

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