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Book Suggestion on theme of the Holocaust for an 11 yo boy

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Tillyboo · 17/01/2010 23:37

Hi, my almost 11 year old nephew showed an interest in my Geneology work as some of our family were Dutch Jews and many many of them perished in the camps.

He has an interest in what the camps looked like, what life was like etc. so I thought I'd try and find him a novel or maybe a factual book about this subject.

I've heard 'The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas' is a bit dark and scary. So, any other recommendations ?
Would 'The Diary of Anne Frank' be interetsing for a boy ?

I don't want to give him nightmares or scare him, even though he wanted to see graphic images.

Thanks

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luckyblackcat · 18/01/2010 14:21

I was about to suggest The Silver Sword

FranSanDisco · 18/01/2010 14:20

The Silver Sword may appeal to boys.

MintyCan · 18/01/2010 14:17

Also Number the Stars :

www.amazon.co.uk/Number-Stars-Lois-Lowry/dp/0006736777/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263824188&sr= 1-1

MintyCan · 18/01/2010 14:15

The devils arithmetic is very good :

www.amazon.co.uk/Devils-Arithmetic-Jane-Yolen/dp/1903015103/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=126382405 4&sr=8-3

LadyGlencoraPalliser · 18/01/2010 00:18

It's not about the camps, but has he read When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit? It would put some of the background into context for him. I definitely think he should read Anne Frank also. Schindler's Ark I think might be OK, but it is some years since I read it so you would want to check first.

displayuntilbestbefore · 17/01/2010 23:59

"Fugitive Pieces" by Anne Michael is an amazing book. Been some years since I read it last and wasn't checking along the way to see if it would be ok for an 11yr old to read, but it might be worth a look.

BelleDeChocolateFluffyBunny · 17/01/2010 23:57

Ds read Anne Frank's diary, he was a little younger then 11 though but he said it was really good. I was there when he wanted to know things aswell. I can't think of any more books suitable for children, how about schindlers list? I can't remember how graphic the movie was to be honest but the book should be on similar lines.