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“Don’t look down!” is the first lesson Irene learns on the high wire.  

After the Nazis come to power she learns the second: “The circus is a family…”

Ages 10+
Pages 254
Publisher Second Story Press
Last Offered Jul 2025

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56 Reviews

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Hidden on the High Wire by Joseph

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Review by Mabel

Thirteen-year-old Irene Danner has been on the high wire for her family’s circus for years. But as the Nazis and Hitler gain power in Germany, her father has to close the Lorch Family Circus. Irene, her mother, and her Oma (grandmother) move to Darmstadt, but her non-Jewish father is forced to fight for Hitler. Now she must work for another circus, while hiding the fact that she is Jewish.

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Awsome

Review by filhinha

It was very interesting how Irene handled that situation with the Nazis

Sep 05, 2025 08:33 PM
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Well done

Review by 2013Gift

Books on the Holocaust always make me think extra hard about how blessed I am.

Sep 02, 2025 02:27 PM
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Best Book Ever!

Review by Horsegirl2015

I’m not kidding, this is the best book I’ve ever read!

Aug 04, 2025 10:00 PM
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I LOVE THIS

Review by skeeterbug

if you like reading holocaust books this is for you i love Kathy Kacer 's book i have 2 now and i read them over and over !!!

Aug 02, 2025 04:30 PM
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Fascinating look at the holocaust, unique story

Review by Bennyboos

I enjoyed following this family's circus life and struggles in Germany during the Holocaust. Interesting read!

Aug 01, 2025 12:16 PM