The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics) Review
This is for parents of school age kids, since many elementary schools are using this book to start the discussions on the Holocaust. The last half of the book takes place in a concentration camp and the author goes into detail. This is a good book, a very good book, and every person on this planet should read and be reminded about the horrible events in history that took place in Europe during World War II; but there is an appropriate age to learn about certain details.
Please note that Publisher's Weekly (under editorial reviews) says it's for ages 12 and up. But under product details the reading level stated is ages 9-12 (I think "reading level" means they can read it and comprehend it; it does not mean the material is appropriate).
Some schools send home advanced warnings that this book will be used; and let the parents opt out. If that's your case, it would be wise to take a copy from your library, and make your own decision.
The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics) Feature
- ISBN13: 9780142401095
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
The Devil's Arithmetic (Puffin Modern Classics) Overview
Hannah thinks tonight’s Passover Seder will be the same as always. Little does she know that this year she will be mysteriously transported into the past where only she knows the horrors that await.
Available at Amazon Check Price Now!
Related Products
- The Devil's Arithmetic
- The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Random House Movie Tie-In Books)
- Homeless Bird
- The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
- Briar Rose
Customer Reviews
from a teacher's perspective - PricelessReads -
I ordered this book from Scholastic for my classroom. After reading it, I realize that it is more suited for Jr. High or High School students than 4th graders. Although I think that younger students benefit from learning about the Holocaust, I think books more like Number the Stars are more age appropriate for 9 and 10 year olds. being sent to a concentration camp. The story told has a magical element of time travel, that she had a hard time selling to me. However, the purpose and story is there.
Teacher Review - M. Vaccarella - Hammonton, NJ
I used this book in my classroom to give students some background on Holocaust Remebrance Day on Jan. 27th. Myself and my students enjoyed this book tremendously. Jane Yolen is a wonderful author and her use of foreshadowing, and character development are amazing. This was a real eye opener for some of my students about the Holocaust. Even though this is a work of fiction, Jane Yolen really gives some insight on this tragedy.
Compelling - Bull Frog - Pensacola FL
This is the type of book you can't put down. You want to put it down, because the subject is uncomfortable, but you can't. The character has a mental experience where she travels back in time, and becomes one of the Jews that went to a concentration camp. It shows how they just got sucked into something they couldn't do anything about. It's important for everyone to remember the Holocaust, because it could happen again. If you want to read a modern love story that is also compelling, check out Stars Shine After Dark. It's just been republished as an ebook on [...].Stars Shine After Dark
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jul 08, 2010 02:15:05
No comments:
Post a Comment