Parent Guide
Lia Levi’s memoir of her childhood in Italy between 1938 and 1945 was originally published for adults and has been masterfully adapted for children. Young Lia and her family must move from place to place because her father keeps losing his job due to increasing restrictions on Jews. When Jews start being arrested, Lia and her sisters are hidden at a convent where they must change their names and pretend to be Catholic. The author interjects her story frequently to assuage readers’ potential anxiety during suspenseful moments. Amply illustrated, this brief narrative is perfectly aimed at young readers curious about the Holocaust but not ready for more sensitive details. A family photo album and compelling author’s note are included.
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Just a Girl by Nili