“Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was too cold and too big. The sky was, too, thought Annemarie. The whole world was: too cold, too big. And too cruel. ”
Synopsis (from Amazon)
As the German troops begin their campaign to “relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.
Rants & Raves
I thought this is going to be a "heavy" read, since it's a holocaust literature. I was surprised to find it "light" and sad. In spite of the sadness brought by its theme, it was written with simplicity and hope. I think this is a good book to explain what happened during the holocaust to kids.
After The Giver, I'm quite confident that I'll enjoy any Lois Lowry.
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