The Librarian of Auschwitz: The heart-breaking Sunday Times bestseller based on

Description: The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe, Lilit Zekulin Thwaites And nowhere are they more dangerous than in Block 31 of Auschwitz, the childrens block, where the slightest transgression can result in execution, no matter how young the transgressor… The Sunday Times bestseller for readers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice- this is the story of the smallest library in the world - and the most dangerous.It wasnt an extensive library. In fact, it consisted of eight books and some of them were in poor condition. But they were books. In this incredibly dark place, they were a reminder of less sombre times, when words rang out more loudly than machine guns...Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezin ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious books the prisoners have managed to smuggle past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the secret librarian of Auschwitz, responsible for the safekeeping of the small collection of titles, as well as the living books - prisoners of Auschwitz who know certain books so well, they too can be borrowed to educate the children in the camp. But books are extremely dangerous. They make people think. And nowhere are they more dangerous than in Block 31 of Auschwitz, the childrens block, where the slightest transgression can result in execution, no matter how young the transgressor... Author Biography Antonio Iturbe lives in Spain, where he is both a novelist and a journalist. In researching The Librarian of Auschwitz, he interviewed Dita Kraus, the real-life librarian of Auschwitz.Lilit Zekulin Thwaites is an award-winning literary translator. After thirty years as an academic at La Trobe University in Australia, she retired from teaching and now focuses primarily on her ongoing translation and research projects.Dita Kraus was born in Prague. In 1942, when Dita was thirteen years old , she and her parents were deported to Ghetto Theresienstadt and later to Auschwitz,. Neither of Ditas parents survived. After the war Dita married the author Otto B. Kraus. They emigrated to Israel in 1949, where they both worked as teachers They had three children. Since Ottos death in 2000 , Dita lives alone in Netanya. She has four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Despite the horrors of the concentration camps, Dita has kept her positive approach to life. Review an unforgettable, heartbreaking novel * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Like Markus Zusaks The Book Thief, its a sophisticated novel with mature themes, delivering an emotionally searing reading experience. An important novel that will stand with other powerful testaments from the Holocaust era. * Booklist, starred review *Though no punches are pulled about the unimaginable atrocity of the death camps, a life-affirming history. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *this novel is one that could easily be recommended... alongside Elie Wiesels Night and The Diary of Anne Frank ...once read, will never be forgotten...A hauntingly authentic Holocaust retelling * School Library Journal *an engrossing read, seamlessly translated from Iturbes original Spanish. Iturbe retains the dignity and full horror of Ditas situation, while creating a narrative of hope and bravery in the face of fear. * Compass Magazine * Promotional A novel based on the incredible true story of Dita Kraus, holocaust survivor and secret librarian for the childrens block in Auschwitz. Details ISBN1529104777 Author Lilit Zekulin Thwaites Publisher Ebury Publishing Year 2019 Translator Lilit Zekulin Thwaites ISBN-10 1529104777 ISBN-13 9781529104776 Publication Date 2019-04-04 Format Paperback Imprint Ebury Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 863.7 Subtitle The heart-breaking Sunday Times bestseller based on the incredible true story of Dita Kraus Pages 464 UK Release Date 2019-04-04 AU Release Date 2019-04-04 NZ Release Date 2019-04-04 Translated from Spanish Language English Audience General Alternative 9781473570627 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123840479;

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