Miep and the Most Famous Diary: The Woman Who Rescued Anne Frank's Diary

by Meeg Pincus (Author) Jordi Solano (Illustrator)

Miep and the Most Famous Diary: The Woman Who Rescued Anne Frank's Diary
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
The story of Anne Frank and her diary is one of the world's most important and well-known, but less is known about the woman who sheltered Anne and her family for years and, ultimately, rescued Anne's diary from Nazi clutches. Miep Gies was a woman who rose to bravery when humanity needed it and risked everything for her neighbors. It is because of Miep we know Anne Frank--and now, this is Miep's story.
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School Library Journal

Gr 1-4-This picture book begins with the arrest of the Frank family, shining a light on the experience of Miep Gies, the friend and ally who sequestered the family and cared for them. Pincus highlights the woman's quiet courage and tenacity, as well as the luck that played a part in keeping her alive. With clear, simple language and quiet, affecting illustration, the book evokes the fear and sadness linked to the time of the Nazi regime. The story is meant for those who have some knowledge of Anne Frank and her diary, and is aimed at older elementary and middle school students. Some may find the subject matter inappropriate for toddlers or early elementary audiences. Regardless, this title is an admirable addition to the Anne Frank canon. End notes include an author's note, a page of additional information, and a time line. VERDICT This book somberly and beautifully depicts what life was like for the Franks and others who fell inside the Nazi sphere of influence during World War II. A truly valuable resource.-Sheri Reda, Wilmette Public Library, IL

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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781534110250
Lexile Measure
860
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date
August 15, 2019
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF025070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Europe
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF023000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women
JNF025090 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Holocaust
Library of Congress categories
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Jewish children in the Holocaust
Netherlands
Frank, Anne
Amsterdam
Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust
Gies, Miep

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