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The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Author: Zeinert, Karen

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.0
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 17518
Points per Word 0.000171
Page Count 97
Points per Page 0.030928

Description

The book describes life in the section of Warsaw where Polish Jews were confined by the Nazis during World War II. It discusses the activities of the Jewish resistance movement prior to the destruction of the ghetto in 1943. The book is written for middle grade readers at a reading level of 8.0 and provides a historical account of the events that led to the uprising.

Quick Summary

The book brings to life the brave teenagers who smuggled weapons, organized secret schools, and fought back against impossible odds when the Nazis tried to wipe out the Warsaw Ghetto. Kids will be gripped by the true stories of young resistance fighters who used cleverness and courage to stand up to oppressors, learning about real history through the eyes of people their own age. If your kid likes Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, they'll love this real-life account of heroism during World War II. This book is perfect for ages 9-12, especially fourth through seventh graders who enjoy historical stories about brave kids making a difference.