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From: Farnlacher, Stephanie <SFarnlacher>
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:55:48 -0600
Kendal,
I have just begun a graduate literature study on the topic of the affects of war on children, and believe I can send you a decent list of books - fiction, nonfiction, biography, and picture books - to review (I will compile and send it to you off-list tomorrow). However, I wanted to mention several to consider:
Shattered: Stories of Children and War (edited by Jennifer Armstrong) - A collaboration of short stories written by popular children and YA authors, they cover different wars, including WWII. The stories have very different perspectives on war - there is one story about a conscientious objector and another about two children who prefer war over peace because it allows them to live in luxurious abandoned houses and loot stores for food - during peacetime they have no shelter and no food. When I read it I found the stories so interesting that I wished they were longer. I can see many uses for this book, including using just one story as a read aloud, or assigning different stories to groups to read, discuss, and present. It also helps those who have difficulty reading a whole book.
The Shadow Children (Steven Schnur): I just started it last night, but it was Horn Book starred with the following review: "Etienne, a French boy, notices groups of ragged children near his grandfather's farm. Grandfather insists that the boy is imagining things; later, he reluctantly reveals a dark secret. During the war, the villagers had sheltered hundreds of Jewish children, but when the Nazis came, the townspeople were fearful for their own safety and only stood and watched as the children were taken away. The ghosts of these children have haunted the village ever since. A thought-provoking story of unredeemed guilt, ideal for class discussions."
Run, Boy, Run (and other works by Uri Orlev): A great book based on a true story of a Jewish boy trying to survive on his own during WWII. Uri Orlev is a Holocaust survivor, and it shows in the authenticity of his books. Another of his books, The Island on Bird Street, is considered to be semi-autobiographical.
-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu [mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Kendal Kasuboski Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:30 PM To: ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] Literature on Anne Frank & WWII
Hello, I know this is little off of this months topic, but I am planning a three week unit on Anne Frank with eighth graders.? I would like them to read a novel that correlates with World War II.? After completing the reading they would be using it for a variety of writing activities or a project.? Any ideas on books I could recommend my students who are at grade level, above grade level, and for struggling readers?? Any feedback would be a great help!? Thanks!
Kendal University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Student Teacher
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Received on Thu 09 Nov 2006 09:55:48 AM CST
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:55:48 -0600
Kendal,
I have just begun a graduate literature study on the topic of the affects of war on children, and believe I can send you a decent list of books - fiction, nonfiction, biography, and picture books - to review (I will compile and send it to you off-list tomorrow). However, I wanted to mention several to consider:
Shattered: Stories of Children and War (edited by Jennifer Armstrong) - A collaboration of short stories written by popular children and YA authors, they cover different wars, including WWII. The stories have very different perspectives on war - there is one story about a conscientious objector and another about two children who prefer war over peace because it allows them to live in luxurious abandoned houses and loot stores for food - during peacetime they have no shelter and no food. When I read it I found the stories so interesting that I wished they were longer. I can see many uses for this book, including using just one story as a read aloud, or assigning different stories to groups to read, discuss, and present. It also helps those who have difficulty reading a whole book.
The Shadow Children (Steven Schnur): I just started it last night, but it was Horn Book starred with the following review: "Etienne, a French boy, notices groups of ragged children near his grandfather's farm. Grandfather insists that the boy is imagining things; later, he reluctantly reveals a dark secret. During the war, the villagers had sheltered hundreds of Jewish children, but when the Nazis came, the townspeople were fearful for their own safety and only stood and watched as the children were taken away. The ghosts of these children have haunted the village ever since. A thought-provoking story of unredeemed guilt, ideal for class discussions."
Run, Boy, Run (and other works by Uri Orlev): A great book based on a true story of a Jewish boy trying to survive on his own during WWII. Uri Orlev is a Holocaust survivor, and it shows in the authenticity of his books. Another of his books, The Island on Bird Street, is considered to be semi-autobiographical.
-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu [mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Kendal Kasuboski Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:30 PM To: ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] Literature on Anne Frank & WWII
Hello, I know this is little off of this months topic, but I am planning a three week unit on Anne Frank with eighth graders.? I would like them to read a novel that correlates with World War II.? After completing the reading they would be using it for a variety of writing activities or a project.? Any ideas on books I could recommend my students who are at grade level, above grade level, and for struggling readers?? Any feedback would be a great help!? Thanks!
Kendal University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Student Teacher
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