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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Gr 5–8—After a somewhat slow beginning, this story of the plight of Jews in France from 1940 to 1942 develops into a dramatic tale of courage and determination. Gustave Becker, 11, lives in Paris, enjoying his time with his friend Marcel and his cousin Jean Paul. Then his parents suddenly announce that the family will be moving to Saint-Georges, which they believe to be safer, until they can get visas to go to America. A more even pa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Paris in 1940 is not safe for Jewish families, so Gustave and his parents leave for the small town of Saint-Georges; luckily for them, they end up on the right (i.e., free) side of the river between German-occupied France and the rest of the country. Eleven-year-old Gustave finds the new town to be noticeably unfriendly, and he becomes increasingly fearful as he gradually paints each...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Gustave and his parents flee 1940 Paris; luckily, they end up on the right (i.e., free) side of the river between German-oc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
