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The Whirlwind
By Matas, Carol
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-55143-703-3
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2007
Gr 6-Up Benjamin Friedman, a 15-year-old Jewish boy, fears for his life in Nazi Germany. Fortunately, his family is able to escape Hitler, arriving in Seattle in the summer of 1941. Ben is relieved to be there but is upset and confused by his experiences. He blames his father for not taking action earlier as well as for his inability to secure American visas for the boys grandparents. The teen tries to settle into his new life but fac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
