Many thanks to NetGalley and Scholastic Press for gifting me a digital ARC of this wonderful book by Alice Hoffman. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Geared toward middle grades but a must-read for any age, this is a look at Anne Frank's life before the events written about in her diary. Here, we get a glimpse into Anne's world and that of her family, as the impact of being a Jew in the Netherlands at this time hits them. We see Anne and her sister, Margot, go through so many forced changes, as their parents seek only to keep them safe. Anne's spunkiness and eternal optimism shine through as she continues to dream of a different life, but basically just to be able to grow up.
Knowing how the true story ends, this book can't be anything but heartbreaking, but it does shine a light into the "before." Hoffman is such a wonderful writer and this book is no exception. Highly recommended.
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