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Summary: When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit
Review: "When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit" isn't a book I would normally find myself reading but once I got started I couldn't put it down. Judith Kerr really brought her characters to life. It's about a jewish girl named Anna and her families struggles to stay one step ahead of Hitler and the Nazi's. Moving from country to country as they try to avoid Hitler's reign. Anna's father speaks out against the Nazi empire which causes them to put a price on his head. This is an uplifting story that should be read by all.
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Summary: Not for Grown- Ups
Review: 'Pink Rabbit' may be exciting and fun for nine-year olds but for grown ups the interest level comes up short. Dont waste your time with this book which is terribly boring and consists only of Anna switching from school to school.I would not recommend this book to anyone over the age of eleven or anyone with advanced literature experience.
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Summary: Well written
Review: Anna only knows she is Jewish because her father says so. However it is enough to force the family to flee Germany (1933) due to the on coming of the Nazi regime. She will travel to several countries learning the language and staying one step ahead of the spreading Nazi influence. In her travels she learns of many concepts which include the confiscation of her "Pink Rabbit."
Many books unintentionally talk down to children. Not this book it looks you right in the eye. Anna still maintains the innocence of her youth. But the problems and dealing with people can happen at any age.
The story is told from the perspective of Anna. And not too surprisingly it parallels that of the author and illustrator Judith Kerr who was forced to leave Germany in 1933.
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Summary: Anna dreams of being famous because of a difficult childhood
Review: At age nine, Anna is living in Berlin, surrounded by family, friends, and a world of plenty. But Anna's world is about to change, because it is 1933, because Hitler is about to be elected and her father is a famous Jewish writer. Suddenly, her father disappears and almost as quickly, their mother spirits Anna and older brother, Max, out of Germany to join their father in safety in Switzerland. But now, there is hardly any money, the children and their parents live in a tiny village inn room and must adjust to a new community with unusual customs. Anna turns ten in Switzerland, but she'll soon be moving on to Paris in the hopes that their father can make some kind of living. But, as long as their together, Anna doesn't care if they are refugees. How long can they survive moving from place to place, and how long before Hitler moves across Europe? This true account of a young girl's experiences of life on the run from evil will demonstrate some of the evil of Hitler while refraining from the graphic horrors which fell on so many children and their families.
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Summary: A great read!
Review: I am really into historical fiction so when I started this novel I was really into it. It took me almost no time at all to complete it. A great read!
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Summary: Has been a favourite for years and will be for years to come
Review: I first encountered "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit" at the age of ten. My school's library was receiving a shipment of brand-new books and therefore was giving away the older ones to any students who wanted them. Among others, this book caught my eye and I took it home. I read it within a few days. As soon as I finished it I turned back to the first page and began to read it again. This beautiful story set in the 1930s, shortly before the beginning of World War II, is warm and inspiring as it follows a young Jewish refugee and her family across three different countries and several trials and tribulations. At the risk of sounding too cliche, it made me laugh, it made me cry, and it always reminds me of how important families are and how pure, simple love can save your life.
I would strongly recommend this touching, autobiographical tale to anyone with an appreciation of history, family values, and good story-telling.
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Summary: An exciting book for all ages.
Review: I first read this book at about age 10 and have since read it numerous times. I have an 8 year old and she is now beginning to read it (with a little help from me). To say the least, this was my favourite book as a youth. It's easy to place yourself in Anna's shoes and dream about what it would have been like to be in a similar plight. I cannot recommend this book enough for children (male or female) around age 10...especially American youth whose perspective can be opened beyond what most have experienced at this age. There's nothing to offend in the book though a few questions may come up. Other reviewers give you the plot...I will refrain from repeating. To my delight, I discovered that there are two sequels to the book written by Kerr: Small Person Far Away, The Other Way Round. Guess what two books are next on my reading list?
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Summary: Loved it as a child, loved it as an adult
Review: This book is about the life of Anna, a Jewish schoolgirl forced to flee her home in Germany once the Nazis rise to power. From there we follow Anna and family - her parents and older brother Max - as they try to adapt to life in countries not their own - first in the German-speaking region in Switzerland, then in France.
"Pink Rabbit" is not a sophisticated book. We see things through young Anna's eyes, and they're framed accordingly. But it is wonderfully written, touches on the difficulties children and families face in similar situations - not necessarily as refugees, but all people who have to adjust to a new culture. Nor does it shy away from dealing with some difficult issues. The illustrations, which I think were done by the author, are charming, and Max's attempts at writing essays in French are priceless.
Not enough people are familiar with this book - a shame. I'm forever loaning my copy to others, always to excellent reviews. Please give it a chance - this book truly deserves it!
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Summary: A breathtaking book! Number 1 on my chart.
Review: This book is the best book I've ever read. It is a great learning book aswell as a book you can read in your leisure time. This book is about a girl called Anna with a father as a news reporter and a mother out of work. She also has a brother, Max who is 12 years old at the start of the book. Anna is firstly taken out of Berlin to Zurich in secrecy. She catches the flu and is sick for a month and a half. She is at the point where she is about to die and she amazingly comes better again. Then 1000 dollars is put on Anna's dad's head. Anna's family is rushed out of Zurich to France. Anna does extremely well there and after 2 full years of intense french lessons Anna can speak French like she could speak German. One month after Anna won the prize for the best year six student in France, Anna is rushed out of France to England leaving all her friends behind just as she had settled in. What's going to happen next? The sequel to this story is The Other Way Around and I advise you to put whatever book you are reading down right now and start to read this fabulous book. This book is a real story of Judith's life. It is a one in a lifetime! Trust Me!
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Summary: This is a wonderful book for any child or even Adult!
Review: This is probably the best book I've ever read. It is about a girl named Anna who is forced to fled her country with her family in hopes of not being found by the Nazi's. And it shows the struggles and difficulties that Anna's family had to go through in battle of finding freedom. It is a very compelling story that takes place in World War II. And It will keep you wondering. I read this book when I was in 6th grade and never found it again. I am going to order it and I hope you all do. It is a very good book that teaches the reader about WWII and is still appropreate for the young reader. It is Highly Recommended!
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