This is the harrowing tale of twin sisters, forced to grow up in Auschwitz and is their story of how they get through that time, the way they deal with things they see, and how the human spirit is pushed to the limits by those who are truly evil.
Pearl and Stasha arrive at the camp with the mother and grandfather, and they are there because they are special - twins - and are part of Mengele's Zoo, the brainchild of the evil Dr in charge at the time as he uses children to experiment on.
I knew this wasn't going to be an easy read, but I did find that it didn't go into too much detail which would make it perfect for a younger audience to read as well. It conveys the horror of the sights and sounds the twins witnessed, but thankfully not in too much graphic detail. Even the suggestion of some of the things that were going on was horrific enough.
The girls story is cleverly told from both their points of views and how they and the other children form bonds through their suffering, and how they deal with their friends leaving and never coming back, or dying in their beds. It is also told in 2 parts - the first is when they are in the camp, the 2nd part is when they finally get to leave and their search to find each other and how you try and carry on considering what you've been through and the effect that has.
It is a very difficult subject treated with respect and compassion and I think it's a vital read so that we can never forget the brutality of humanity
Pearl and Stasha arrive at the camp with the mother and grandfather, and they are there because they are special - twins - and are part of Mengele's Zoo, the brainchild of the evil Dr in charge at the time as he uses children to experiment on.
I knew this wasn't going to be an easy read, but I did find that it didn't go into too much detail which would make it perfect for a younger audience to read as well. It conveys the horror of the sights and sounds the twins witnessed, but thankfully not in too much graphic detail. Even the suggestion of some of the things that were going on was horrific enough.
The girls story is cleverly told from both their points of views and how they and the other children form bonds through their suffering, and how they deal with their friends leaving and never coming back, or dying in their beds. It is also told in 2 parts - the first is when they are in the camp, the 2nd part is when they finally get to leave and their search to find each other and how you try and carry on considering what you've been through and the effect that has.
It is a very difficult subject treated with respect and compassion and I think it's a vital read so that we can never forget the brutality of humanity