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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Amsterdam, the Netherlands • 1940s
1947
YA
12+ years
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is a collection of journal entries by a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl who, along with her family and others, hides in an annex in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam for two years. Anne documents her experiences, relationships, and reflections during this time until their eventual arrest in 1944. The book covers topics including the Holocaust, historical trauma, and persecution.
Melancholic
Inspirational
Hopeful
Contemplative
Emotional
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Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl offers an intimate and poignant glimpse into the life of a Jewish teenager during WWII. Praised for its raw honesty and emotional depth, it humanizes historical tragedy. Some readers, however, find its episodic nature challenging. This timeless work remains essential for its powerful and personal portrayal of resilience.
A reader who would enjoy The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is typically interested in World War II history, personal narratives, and coming-of-age stories. Similar to readers of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Night by Elie Wiesel, they appreciate poignant, firsthand accounts that explore the human spirit under adversity.
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Otto Frank
Anne's father, known for his calm and reserved demeanor, who becomes the only surviving member of the Secret Annex group after the war.
Edith Frank
Anne's mother, whose relationship with Anne is strained, though she shares a closer bond with her other daughter, Margot.
Margot Frank
Anne's elder sister, who is more reserved and thoughtful, sharing a closer bond with their mother.
Peter van Daan (Peter van Pels)
The adolescent boy in the Secret Annex, known for his quiet nature, with whom Anne shares a close friendship.
Mrs. van Daan (Auguste van Pels)
Peter van Daan's mother, initially disliked by Anne, but later noted for her hardworking and cheerful nature.
Mr. van Daan (Hermann van Pels)
Peter van Daan's father, whose family joins the Secret Annex due to his business connection with Otto Frank.
Albert Dussel (Fritz Pfeffer)
The last person to join the Secret Annex, who struggles to get along with the other residents.
Hermine "Miep" Gies
A loyal employee of Otto Frank who assists the residents of the Secret Annex by providing supplies and preserving Anne’s diary after their arrest.
Elisabeth "Bep" Voskuijl
An employee of Otto Frank who helps the Secret Annex residents by providing support and supplies during their time in hiding.
Johannes Voskuijl
Bep’s father, who assists the Secret Annex residents by constructing the bookcase that conceals their hiding place.
Victor Kugler
An employee of Otto Frank who provides help to the Secret Annex residents and faces arrest for his involvement.
Johannes Kleiman
Another helper of the Secret Annex residents, who is arrested for his assistance but later released due to health reasons.
283
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Amsterdam, the Netherlands • 1940s
1947
YA
12+ years
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