Do You like book The Night Crossing (1995)?
Clara's family is Jewish. Soon after the Nazis annex Austria in 1938, the persecution begins with midnight arrests, vandalism, and burglaries. Months earlier there had been laughter and jokes in Clara’s house. Now, nights are filled with fearful whispers. Then, Clara overhears her father saying, “We must leave Austria now, before it is too late.” Papa sells their belongings for cash to bribe the guards at the Swiss border. The family cuts off their yellow stars and sets out under the cover of darkness. At the Swiss border, Clara must lie to protect herself and her family.
—Books Kids Like
A historical fiction novel based during World War II. A Jewish family plans to escape Nazis rule by crossing the border into Austria. This book is appropriate for ages 7 and up. It is a fast read with little detail.
—Ashley
Summary: "The Night Crossing" is a short story about a young Austrian girl, Clara, and her family, who must escape the invading/occupying Nazi's during World War II. Her family must sell all their belongings so they have enough money to leave their homeland and make their trek to Switzerland to escape the Nazi occupation.Age Range: Intermediate to AdvancedArtistic Elements: The book contains large text and a small amount of black and white, but very detailed drawings.Recommendations: I would recommend this book for young children as an introduction to World War II and the circumstances that children and families had to endure to escape the evils of the German Nazis. A well-written personal story about one family and what they must overcome to remain a family and remain together.
—Doug
