Two Pieces of Chocolate

by Kathy Kacer (Author) Gabrielle Grimard (Illustrator)

Two Pieces of Chocolate
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

In 1945, young Francine and her maman are sent to the Bergen-Belsen Nazi prison camp, where life is gray and hopeless. Determined to lift Francine's spirits, Maman shares a secret: hidden inside her bag are two pieces of chocolate. They're the first sweets Francine has seen in years, but Maman tells her not to eat them. "One day, when I see that you really need them...that's when I'll give the chocolates to you."

When Francine meets Hélène, a fellow prisoner, she learns another secret: Hélène is pregnant. But there is very little food in the camp, and even less hope. Hélène and her baby are in grave danger. Remembering the chocolates, Francine realizes she may be able to help.

Francine's act of kindness will make ripples in their lives for decades to come.

Inspired by a remarkable true story.

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$21.95

Review quotes

Kathy's heartachingly beautiful story underscores the spirit of humanity. Kathy\'s many books about the Holocaust are so vital, and Two Pieces of Chocolate will be an important addition to libraries and personal collections for a new generation of readers." — Jewish Books for Kids

 

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781772603682
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication date
April 09, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV016060 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Holocaust
Library of Congress categories
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