Partly autobiographical, this is the unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany at the start of the Second World War.
Moving, exciting, sometimes sad and often very funny.
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`... a compassionate introduction to the whole subject of World War II...' -- Books for your Children
`... a charming and touching book, often very funny...' -- Daily Mail
`... an extremely exciting adventure story...' -- Daily Express
`... exact, intelligent and unsentimental.' -- Sunday Telegraph
`... a charming and touching book, often very funny...' -- Daily Mail
`... an extremely exciting adventure story...' -- Daily Express
`... exact, intelligent and unsentimental.' -- Sunday Telegraph
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Anna is too busy with schoolwork and tobogganing to listen to the grown-ups' talk of Hitler. But one day she and her brother are rushed out of Germany in alarming secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is wanted by the Nazis – dead or alive. It is the start of a huge adventure, sometimes frightening, very often funny, and always exciting.
Judith Kerr was born in Berlin and left Germany in 1933 to escape the Nazis. Her novels are based on her own experiences.
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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful
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Anna is nine and is far to busy with schoolwork, tobogganing and making important decisions about whether wood yo-yos, are better than tin, to do more than notice the posters of the man who has a moustache like Charlie Chaplin. It isn't until one morning she finds her papa has disappeared that she starts to listen to the grownups talk of Hitler, elections and Anna's Jewish background. And then one afternoon she comes home from school to discover her missing father is uneasy over their safety and they must go to Zurich that very week to meet him that she realises how serious the threat of Hitler is.
It is the story of a lost childhood and the dissent from fame and wealth to poverty and having a price on your head. It is the story of four lives destroyed by the Nazis. And it is a true story.
It is one of the best books written about World War Two it shows the funny sad side of a childhood destroyed by hate. And the difficulties of French and English to a nine year old girl from Berlin whose mother who can't cook. This is a Brilliant book as are the sequels The Other Way Round and A Small Person Far Away. Lovers of 'Anne Franks Diary' and all the Michael Magorian's books will revel in this book of courage, pain and growing up.
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I saw this book on display in a local bookshop and was interested by the title. I picked it up and read the first couple of chapters in the shop. I was so mezmerized by it I had to buy it and once I got it home I could not put it down. The book really displys the innocence of childhood and really shows that things that can happen in life can be just as traumatic and confusing to children as they can for adults. it is a dramatic sometimes funny,sometimes poignantly sad book that takes your right into the world, and at times the suffering, innocent people had to endure because of their faith or beleifs. This book is beautifully written and I would advise any parent to let their children read this book it will teach them a lot about tolerance. A suitable book for any age not just children - I enjoyed this book from start to finish - and I'm 31!!!! I will be buying the next two in the series and then will give them to my neice to read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I totaly adore this book! My mum bought this for me when I was nine (just like Anna), and I have totaly read it to pieces.
Max and Anna's father is a famous Jewish writer, but when the Nazis come into power they must leave everything and flee, first to a village in Switzerland, then to Paris and finaly to London. All the time getting poorer and poorer.
One of the best parts is when she worries about not being able to become an auther because she hasn't had a diffecult enough chidhood!
Max and Anna's father is a famous Jewish writer, but when the Nazis come into power they must leave everything and flee, first to a village in Switzerland, then to Paris and finaly to London. All the time getting poorer and poorer.
One of the best parts is when she worries about not being able to become an auther because she hasn't had a diffecult enough chidhood!
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When Judith Kerr Stole My Heart
Always loved The Tiger Who Came to Tea, one of the best children's books ever written in my opinion. This book When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit is on another level entirely. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Book Lover
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A simple story hiding an awful truth!
Judith Kerr is a treasure.This is the first part of her story. This book is probably aimed at anyone aged between 8-12 or schools. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Galliard
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A good short story
An uncomplicated tale of life for a german Jew. Told from the prospective of a child would make good reading for younger people.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. F. Woolley
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Great for children and adults alike
What a lovely book to read. I read the first two chapters on line with my granddaughter. I knew my she would love it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lb Colver
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Painful story delightfully told.
Didn't realise to just recently that this talented childrens author had to flee Nazi Gernany as a child with her parents. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Libby
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Great for a 10 yr old
My daughter has not long started this book but is loving it! Would recommend to any child who has studied WW2.
Published 1 month ago by Heidi
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Reading for a young nephew
Thought we needed to add some literature to help a focussed young man to be more rounded perhaps. This is a very important, thought provoking little book ---- and it was well... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J.Geekie
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A happy blast from the past
I first read this book years ago when I was in Year 4 or 5 at Primary sparking an interest in this period of History which to be honest has never left me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Yorkshire Rose
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huge hit
My 9 year old daughter devoured this book, then immediately re-read it! I love her reading such classic, well written literature and learning about history at the same time.
Published 5 months ago by Hels
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Stunning
Judith Kerr writes from the heart and bitter wartime experience. Easy reading and very much a personal record of times past.
Published 5 months ago by Raymondo
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