The Librarian of Auschwitz (Special Edition) [Paperback]

Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, the award-winningThe Librarian of Auschwitzby Antonio Iturbe is the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust. This edition includes a Q&A with Dita Kraus and discussion questions.

As a young girl, Dita is imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken from her home in Prague in 1939, Dita does her best to adjust to the constant terror of her new reality. But even amidst horror, human strength and ingenuity persevere. When Jewish leader Fredy Hirsch entrusts Dita with eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak into the camp, She embraces the responsibilityand so becomes the librarian of Auschwitz.

From one of the darkest chapters in history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.

Antonio Iturbelives in Spain, where he is both a novelist and a journalist. In researchingThe Librarian of Auschwitz, he interviewed Dita Kraus, the real-life librarian of Auschwitz.

Lilit Thwaitesis an award-winning literary translator. After thirty years as an academic at La Trobe University in Australia, she retired from teaching and now focuses primarily on her ongoing translation and research projects.

[A]n unforgettable, heartbreaking novel. Publishers Weekly,starred review, onThe Librarian of Auschwitz

Like Markus ZusaksThe Book Thief,its a sophisticated novel with mature themes, delivering an emotionally searing reading experience. An important novel that will stand with other powerful testaments from the Holocaust era. Booklist,starred review, onThe Librarian of Auschwitz

This novel is one that could easily be recommended or taught alongside Elie WieselsNightandThe Diary of Anne Frankand a text that, once read, will never be forgotten. VERDICT A hauntingly authentic Holocaust l³o