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Eleanor's Story

Eleanor Ramrath Garner
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Eleanor's Story

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1961

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Eleanor Ramrath Garner

Eleanor's Story

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1961
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Berlin, Germany • 1940s

Publication Year

1961

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

940L

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Eleanor's Story by Eleanor Ramrath Garner is an autobiographical account of Eleanor's childhood, detailing her family's move from America to Berlin just as World War II began, and their subsequent struggle to survive in war-torn Germany. Sensitive topics include wartime atrocities, bombings, Gestapo threats, separations, and starvation.

Melancholic

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

794 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eleanor's Story by Eleanor Ramrath Garner offers a poignant and personal account of a young girl's experience in Nazi Germany. Reviews praise its authentic voice and historical detail, making it a compelling read for those interested in World War II histories. Some reviewers noted a slow pacing at times, but overall, it provides valuable insights into the human aspect of war.

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Who Should Read Eleanor's Story?

Readers who enjoy Eleanor's Story by Eleanor Ramrath Garner are typically enthusiasts of historical memoirs focusing on World War II from a unique perspective. Fans of books like The Diary of Anne Frank and I Am David will appreciate the personal and poignant narrative of a young girl’s experience in Nazi Germany.

4.4

794 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Berlin, Germany • 1940s

Publication Year

1961

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

940L

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