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Daniel's Story
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Book Brief
144
Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1940s
1993
Middle grade
10-14 years
720L
Super Short Summary
Daniel's Story by Carol Matas follows a young Jewish boy named Daniel as he and his family endure the rise of the Nazis, the implementation of the Nuremberg Laws, and life in the Lodz Ghetto and Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. Daniel captures evidence of the atrocities with his camera and fights alongside the resistance before ultimately finding hope and love amid the devastation. This book includes graphic descriptions of the genocide and numerous traumas during the Holocaust.
Dark
Melancholic
Emotional
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Carol Matas' Daniel's Story often highlight its poignant and compelling portrayal of a young boy's experience during the Holocaust. Readers commend its emotional depth and historical accuracy, making it suitable for educational purposes. Criticisms occasionally mention a simplified narrative and character development. Despite this, it remains a powerful introduction to Holocaust literature.
Who Should Read Daniel's Story?
Readers who were moved by Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl or Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars will find Carol Matas’ Daniel’s Story compelling. This middle-grade historical fiction appeals to those interested in World War II and the Holocaust, blending emotional depth with historical accuracy.
3,955 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
144
Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1940s
1993
Middle grade
10-14 years
720L
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