From: Karen L. Simonetti <karensue>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 14:03:57 -0500

Its almost a "mission" with me, I recommend this title over "Number the Stars" all the time (or if someone is looking for something to read after
"Number the Stars"). In my previous life working in a public library, the readers certainly did clamour for more of Ida Vos' titles. And now when I do booktalks (especially if I'm doing it at at bookstore), I always make sure that all of Vos' titles are available.

I also thought the sequel was outstanding. But, still felt that "Hide and Seek" had something special on its own. Okay, here's a ridiculous question (only because I cannot exactly detail why I liked "Hide and Seek" so much), but what turned you or others off about "Hide and Seek"?

As I mentioned, I've used this in booktalks in schools, libraries and bookstores and each time the feedback was very positive. What I find most interesting is that the readers of Vos' titles will reread her books; especially "Hide and Seek." They know the story, but there's a certain gestault (?) experience in reading and knowing Rachel. Incidentally, I have a friend in Holland and according to him, "Hide and Seek" circulates/sells/whatever more often than "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Karen L. Simonetti

email: karensue at mcs.net

phone: 312.337.7114

        

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