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The Diary of a Young Girl

Author: Frank, Anne

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 6.5
Points 14.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 82762
Points per Word 0.000169
Page Count 285
Points per Page 0.049123

Description

A thirteen-year-old Dutch-Jewish girl records her impressions of the two years she and seven others spent hiding from the Nazis before they were discovered and taken to concentration camps. The text contains mild profanity.

Quick Summary

Anne Frank's diary captures the real, often hilarious drama of a teenage girl hiding from the Nazis, where readers discover the petty fights, secret crushes, and witty observations of a teenager who manages to be funny even while living in constant danger. Kids will love seeing Anne's sharp humor and teenage rebellion as she complains about the food, critiques the adults, and dreams about her future. If your kid likes emotional, true stories like "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" or "Number the Stars," they'll be drawn to this real-life account. Perfect for kids around 11-14 (6th-8th grade) who enjoy history and real-life stories.