I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This is an excellent graphic novel about six young children and how they survived the Holocaust. Each has a tragic story and I really like the end that shows them as adults and what they did with their life.

A graphic memoir, following six children of the holocaust. I'm not sure I would call them extraordinary children though, because that's the horror of the holocaust (one of them anyway) - they <i>weren't</i> extraordinary. Stories like these happened to far, far too many children.

I feel almost bad for rating this only 3 stars, but it just didn't pack as much of a punch as I had expected it to. I don't know if it was the media or the writing style, but I felt too far removed from the events described. However, this may have been on purpose, as it was billed as being "a way to educate children on the holocaust", and the format might indeed make the stories less traumatizing.

I love the idea of graphic novels that deal with serious issues. It makes these important stories more accessible to readers. The 6 stories were well written, and I would love to use this in my classroom!

Great book for young children that teaches about the horrors of the holocaust in a simple manner since the stories were told from when they were children. The graphics really add to the story.

'Survivors of the Holocaust' by Kath Shackleton with illustrations by Zane Whittingham is a graphic novel that tells the true stories of six children during the holocaust.

Heinz, Trude, Ruth, Martin, Suzanne and Arek were just normal kids who had their lives upended by the nazis. All from different backgrounds, they ended up in England in the same area. The stories are sad, and that the fact that these people lived to tell their stories is amazing.

The book ends with a brief recap of what happened to all of these people. The art is quite good. This is a good read for younger readers, and it's an important thing for none of us to forget.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Sourcebooks Kids and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I was really delighted by this! At first I thought the little-kid cartoony characters might detract from the serious content, but I really like the way the menace of the book was handled by the illustrations--I think it worked perfectly. And I loved the information at the back. This book is really ideal for discussions of the Holocaust with young people. This exceeded all my expectations and then some. Very well done.

Graphic novels of all types are hugely popular with middle grade students making this the ideal time to publish a Holocaust account aimed at that age group. Inside this book are the brief accounts of six young Jewish children whose lives were turned upside down during WW II; yet they were all able to survive and go on to live productive lives and make significant contributions to society. The graphics remind me of those in "The Faithful Spy" by Jon Hendrix. Using proportion and spare lines and color, they communicate the gravity of the situation to the reader. Also included are present photos of the six survivors, a glossary, an illustrated timeline and additional resources. This would make a fabulous classroom resource for studying WW II.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Kids and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The graphics were made for small children. Yet, the text was for older children. Would have liked more if the text and the graphics matched.

Overall, good overview of 6 strong children who survived the Holocaust.

6 brief stories of children who survived the Holocaust. Would be a good, gently introduction especially as it is told in graphic novel format.

I am always have my heart open to read more about WWII. That's why when i saw this book, I have to requested and I am so grateful that the publisher approved. So, thank you so much for this opportunity! :)

Heartbreaking stories from the survivors of the Holocaust. GOSH! These people is so brave. Like very very brave. I just can't imagine what they've been through. I have read stories from other survivors before, but every time I read another one, then another one, I always ended up feeling so overwhelmed and feeling like a mess. It's like reading something new, like the first time. This book did that to me too.

These stories are written in a graphic novel format, short but packed with real emotions. The way that it is told, quite simple and easy to understand, but hit right to the point. And for me somehow, the simplicity of it, is what explain a lot (I hope this make sense). It's def a really hard read but it is an important one.

What I like about this one is that this book is suitable to be read by children, even though I think it is also suitable for all age honestly. I highly recommended for librarians, teachers, parents, or anyone really to have at least a copy at their home. I think I will get one for myself as well.

Anything on this subject matter is obviously going to be really hard to read. However, it is important that we have books like these that kids can read to learn about the horrors of what was the worst time in human history.
These are true stories of real survivors told form the point of view of their childhood selves. Each is very different from the other, but they are all the same in that these people survived against incredible hardship and tremendous loss.
Definitely worth passing this one on to the kids in your life.

Thank you so much to @sourcebooks and @netgalley for this heartbreaking, brave, horrifying, and so important ARE of Survivors Of The Holocaust: True Stories Of Six Extraordinary Children edited by Kath Shackleton and illustrated by Zane Whittingham.

Synopsis from the publisher: Between 1933 and 1945, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party were responsible for the persecution of millions of Jews across Europe. This extraordinary graphic novel tells the true stories of six Jewish children and young people who survived the Holocaust. From suffering the horrors of Auschwitz, to hiding from Nazi soldiers in war-torn Paris, to sheltering from the Blitz in England, each true story is a powerful testament to the survivors’ courage. These remarkable testimonials serve as a reminder never to allow such a tragedy to happen again.

This graphic novel does an amazing job of capturing the atrocities of the Holocaust and presenting them in a way that isn’t too graphic or violent for a younger audience. The fear, pain, loss, and sorrow are all etched within every single word and illustration on these pages that doesn’t sugar coat or try to talk down to the young reader audience. Children have such a capacity for empathy and understanding, and as this book clearly states, we need to never forget these stories so that it never ever happens again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I will be purchasing this for my library. There are a number of students who will find the text and illustrations accessible to their reading needs and as there is a book study related to our grade eight curriculum this book will be a good addition for them and a good addition to our graphic novel collection in general.

The variety of stories is what makes this book so compelling. That and the voice of those telling their story and what happened to them. Adding depth to those stories is the final pages that show share the photos of each person and where they are now. The glossary and timeline adds even more context and information for students who will want to learn more.

At times I had concerns that the illustrations would not be taken as seriously as the event being portrayed and they might (sadly) illicit some laughter. However, when taken with the words of the storyteller my worry is probably nothing more than that and certainly not a reason to not purchase.

The stories of 6 Jewish children from the European continent who survived the horrors of the Holocaust. Told in graphic novel format with just a few pages for each child’s story, in the back of the book are photos of the real men and women now with another paragraph about what they went on to do after the war.

It is incredibly brave of these 6 people to relive these terrible experiences and share them with the world. I completely honor that. But the way their stories were told I fear doesn’t really do much honor to them. The language was stilted, the details brief facts, and very little emotion comes through at all. I think in an effort to not scar modern readers the writers and illustrators accidentally made this seem like a robot was telling the story. There’s no heart in it. It looks to be aimed at the middle grade crowd based on the amount of information about deaths and starvation included, but there’s so very many books available to middle graders that tell such stories in ways that cut to the heart and will stick with you long after. For most kids, I’d recommend going for the more powerful tellings instead of this one. The one group of readers I can see this book appealing to are kids who prefer to have the cut and dry facts without the emotion.

Notes on content [based on ARC]: Deaths and shootings mentioned, but not shown. Effects of starvation and exposure are shown in two stories.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Survivors of the Holocaust is the true stories of six children who survived the Holocaust.. It is a graphic novel and the colors, red, black, olive give the book a tone that complements the subject.

These are brave and extraordinary children, now adults in their 70's, who are willing to tell their stories about the impact on their lives. Heinz, Trude, Ruth, Martin, Suzanne and Arek. lost everything dear to them and lived in degradation and deprivation along with terrible loneliness, fear and longing. Most children lost their parent/ parents and everything/everyone and the way of life that they lived. Each survivor 's stories are devastating but the structure of the book, through short biographies, hold their pain.

This book is geared to children 10-14. I think this book is to old for middle teens yet perfect for younger children starting at about age 8.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to review this important book.
Karen

This graphic novel is on a very important topic that can be difficult to address with children. The graphic novel format lends itself to depicting the horrors of the holocaust in a way that is age appropriate. The art work is stark with harsh lines and sharp points, perfect for depicting the terrible things that happen during war. The best thing about this book is that it reveals the wide range of different experiences that childhood survivors had while also putting their lives before and after the war into context. The back matter is a great additional resource for children and educators who would like to learn more. This book is highly recommended for grades 3+

Survivors of the Holocaust is an educational graphic novel describing the sad and suspenseful circumstances of the Holocaust in brief snippets. The book starts with an introduction letter that gives a brief historical summary and lets the young readers know that the 6 children featured are alive in England today. Coming from different countries and backgrounds, the stories of Heinz, Trude, Ruth, Martin, Suzanne, and Arek are all different yet they were all dramatically affected by the Nazis. Each chapter is a personal voice of how the war impacted them, their families, their communities. In What Happened Next?, the reader gets an update on what each child did with their lives and a photo of them now. The book also a glossary, timeline, and reading list. With unique graphics, this book is sure to make an impact on youth learning about the holocaust today.

This was a great read. This is the type of book I wish existed when I was younger and learning about the Holocaust. Graphic novels are getting more and more popular everyday, and I think this is a great way to get kids interested in the Holocaust. The text was like listening to the survivor's speak. Most of it seemed to be direct quotes from them. The illustrations were also very unique. They were dark and ominous, but not so graphic as to be inappropriate for kids.

As I was reading the stories of the survivors, I really wanted to know more about what happened to them after the war. At first I felt the small blurbs at the end of the stories was much too short. So I was happy to see more information about the survivors at the end of the book.

This is a graphic novel which tells the story of six survivors of the Holocaust. Each survivor had a different experience and it is powerful to read them in their own words. That being said, this is definitely an introduction to the Holocaust. Some readers will be disappointed there weren't more details or longer stories, but that's an opportunity to hand them other suggestions of books - and there are many. I appreciated the glossary and also the "what happened to them" sections at the end of the book.

I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

***3.5 stars***

This graphic novel is a fantastic way to introduce and teach young readers about Holocaust. It is easy to understand, and the story flows mellifluously. The illustrations is great and the children's sadness, fear, and anxiety due to separation from their family, can be felt through these evocative pictures. I also liked the timeline of the Holocaust and WWII at the end of the graphic novel. It gives such a clear picture of this harrowing yet important piece of world history. I highly recommended this graphic novel!



***I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from Sourcebooks Kids through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All views expressed in this review are my own and was not influenced by the author, publisher or any third party.***