A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by ?lvaro Sarraseca.
It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's fam?ily, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them . . . until two months ago, when the Nazis took him away. Now Max and Zena are on their own.
One day, with barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a dar?ing escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forest. They are found by Jewish resistance fighters, who take them to a safe camp.
But soon, grenades are falling all around them. Can Max and Zena survive the fallout of the Nazi invasion?
With art by ?lvaro Sarraseca and text adapted by Georgia Ball, Lauren Tarshis'sNew York Timesbestselling I Survived series takes on vivid new life in this explosive graphic novel edition. Includes nonfiction back matter with historical photos and facts about World War II and the Holocaust.
Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, I Survived graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages.
Praise forI Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived Graphic Novel #1): The first installment of Tarshis' sprawling prose disaster oeuvre for young readers is reimagined in visually interesting full-color comic panels that support its recognizable thrilling pace and convenient twists. Many of the most exciting scenes are largely wordless, spotlighting the propulsive action amid growing tensions. A fresh and interesting adaptation, making for an easy crowd pleaser. --Kirkus Reviews
Dark, subdued, inky art sets a somber tone, while a paral3¨