Anne Frank

Another lovely addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series! The illustrations are quite different from previous books in this series but are absolutely beautiful, enhancing the brief story of the life of Anne Frank. Anne's diary captured my heart as a young girl and this story is the perfect introduction for young/emerging readers to learn about her short life and the impact she left on the world.
Thanks to Frances Lincoln Publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The most gorgeously illustrated of the series so far. I was completely enthralled to see Anne's story told in such a frank and beautiful manner.

I am so glad this book series exists. The illustrations are gorgeous and they are such an easy and fun way to get very young children interested in history early on while inspiring them with stories of little people who have changed the world in their own ways.

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known women for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
I've read a lot of books about Anne Frank and I think this is a good introduction to her life. I loved the fact that the illustrator chose to put the focus on the diary by leaving every other illustration in black and white whereas the diary was the only colourful object in the whole book.

This is the first time I've read a 'Little People, Big Dreams' book and I have to say I am impressed. I believe these books are pitched at 4-7 year olds and the level of information seems to be right.

I enjoyed the illustrations that accompany the telling of Anne's story and how her diary came to be published, and also the short section at the back with a greater level of detail that may be more suited towards older readers.

I would highly recommend these books to those with younger children just as a starting point so they can begin to understand why people in history are so important.

Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a beautiful book that will give young people an introductory look at the life and motivation of Anne Frank.

This is one of the newest additions to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. It is very brief, and could even be considered a watered-down version of the Anne Frank story. With young children, I understand not going into depth, but having a few more sentences might have helped the story. As an example, the word "Nazis" is used with no explanation. The book's first sentence

"Anne was a little Jewish girl who was born in Germany."

might have benefited from a simple definition of Jewish. Concentration Camp is a word also used in the book without definition. I would guess because of the delicate nature of this story, the author and publisher were hoping to zero in on Anne Frank and not the war. I would suggest that parents use a bit of caution if they are reading to a worry-wart or a curious child.

Unlike most of my reviews, I moved right into the What Concerned Me section, since I feel most people reading this review will be very aware of Anne Frank and her story.

What I Liked Most: I do love this series and hope Lincoln Children's Books begins including boys and not just girls in a series (maybe they have and I'm just not aware of it). This particular book's illustrations are very different from most of the preceding ones in this series. I am definitely a fan of this artwork and the way the artist has chosen to have most of the book in black and white with only the diary being in color. In my opinion, this type of artwork would greatly enhance an already good series.

I do appreciate the added information at the back of the book so an adult reader can quickly familiarize themselves with Anne Frank before reading to a child.

Thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a NetGalley link for this title.

Another incredible addition to the series. The story of Anne Frank is important for all to know and the author does a fantastic job of summarizing the hardships faced by Anne's family as well as her hopes and dreams. But the real star in this edition are the hauntingly stunning black and white illustrations which convey the beauty and tragedy of Anne's story. Young students would be mesmerized by this book.

What a wonderfully written book about Anne Frank for young readers! Having heard recently that young people know little about the Holocaust, this book is a perfect way to keep the history alive, so that we can not forget the horror of the Nazi era.

The illustrations are appropriate for the topic, done in black and white, with the exception of the diary. The text explains, without getting into the horror inappropriately for the age of the reader, why and how this story came to be. This is a perfect book for young readers that can be a springboard for further discussion and reading of more difficult text and ideas. Given the political climate of 2018, this is an important topic to explore with young people. I highly recommend parents and teachers investing in this book for a discussion with children to be aware of authoritarian figures that aren't inclusive.

Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this great children's book in exchange for an honest review.

This is from an advance review copy for which I thank the publisher.

This tells a story everyone should know. Like Jane Austen, Anne Frank was a writer from a young age and she also died tragically young, thereby robbing the world of yet another worthy voice, but other than that, her story was radically different from that of Jane Austen.

Escaping Nazi Germany to live in Holland, the Franks thought they were safe, but they were not. They spent endless months in the middle of the war living hidden in a factory, but they were betrayed and split-up, and taken to concentration camps. Anne died just a few weeks before the camp was liberated. Her father was the only one of the family who survived those horrors. Her diary, mercifully, had not been destroyed and her father saw to it that it was published so that everyone might know her story. This book tells that story admirably, and I commend it.

This book is filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations depicting the tragic story of Anne Frank and the lives destroyed by the Holocaust. This book covers the sadness and tragedy of her death without being too graphic for small children.

Highly recommend.

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Another great board book, early picture book biography int he Series of Little People, Big Dreams, series. This time, a veery simplified version of the diary of Anne Frank.

The pictures are cartoony, yet match the photos we have of her.

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Tragic story, well told. Great way to get kids interested in the book, and history.

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This series is a huge hit with patrons at our library. The text is simple yet informative and the illustrations are beautiful. It is a great introduction to important figures in history for children.

I don't know if I would have used the words hate and ugly. I think the author could have been a bit more sophisticated in their word choices even if it is a book for young kids, it would be a great way to open of dialogue.

This is a gorgeous children's book about one of history's most famous diarists. The story is simple but powerful and accompanied by beautiful illustrations. There is also a fact-filled two page of text at the end to wrap it all up and explain the timeline of the story that accompanies the simple picture book. This is part of a series of book which I would recommend for all children so they can see that there have been some amazing women in history.

Anne Frank is one of the saddest stories to come out of the Holocaust.  A young girl who wanted a better world, and who lived in secret. After her family was discovered and sent to the concentration camps, her father was the only one who came out alive after the war. The rest of the family was lost. Her father published the diary so that the rest of the world could read her story.

This book has a great timeline at the back. This is perfect for beginning readers! 

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I love Quarto Publishing Group’s Little People, Big Dreams series and this title on ANNE FRANK is a perfect example of why. The illustrations are beautiful, the story inspirational of little Anne hiding from the Nazis in Germany. The series and this wonderful book show children how to live courageous lives, impacted by others who have gone before. 5/5

Pub Date 31 Jul 2018

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What an incredible book. The artwork is gorgeous (the repeated bird motif works beautifully), and seeing Anne Frank's hopeful face gazing out at the reader is heart-wrenching. A vital book for all children.

Anne Frank is such an important story and Isabel Sanchez Vegara writes it in a way that children can understand. The subject matter is still a little too difficult for my kids but not for much longer and I will be reading this to them at that point.

The 'Little People, Big Dreams' series is a fantastic idea. I love that it showcases women from around the world and I wish I had had these books when I was growing up. Isabel Sanchez Vegara did a fantastic job of making the story of Anne Frank understandable for children and the illustrations are beautiful and really well done. I also liked that the book had a short timeline of her life in the back to provide kids with more context and information.

The art just keeps getting prettier! Loved how simple the story was written especially since it's aimed at a younger audience.

I was lucky to get an e-arc of this title from netgalley.com.
Anne Frank is the second book in this series I read, and I already know I’ll get my hands on the rest of them.
The book beautifully describes Anne Franks life with an easy to read text. There’s not a lot of words on each page, which leads you to pay extra attention to the beautiful drawings.
The drawings in Anne Frank are darker and there is not a lot of colours. The fewer colours make the colours stand out more. While I understand the symbolism, I feel like a lot of younger people would miss colours on the drawings, even if the black and white drawings are beautiful.
Another thing Iove about this book series is the pages at the end with a timeline and a brief description of history and real pictures.

'Little People, Big Dreams #13: Anne Frank' by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara with
illustrations by Sveta Dorosheva seemed like a difficult task. Tell the story of Anne Frank in a picture book for young readers without traumatizing them.

For those unfamiliar, Anne Frank lived in Germany during the worst time for a young Jewish girl to live there. She is famous for keeping a diary which has gone on to be world famous. She was forced to hide with her family, but they were discovered, and all we have left of Anne is her diary.

The story makes this accessible to young readers. I can say that about all the books I've read so far in the series. Each book has a different illustrator, and Sveta Dorosheva's illustrations in this volume are my favorite by far. Her illustrations are starkly black and white. Anne is drawn with eyes that pull you in. A series of bird illustrations are used to convey themes of life and death. I found this to be a very moving version of this story.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I reviewed this book for Lincoln Children’s Books. It’s part of the Little People, Big Dreams series and tells about the life of Anne Frank. I loved the focus on her writing and her dreams of becoming a writer!

Little People, Big Dreams is a wonderful series that has encouraged young girls to dream of bright futures. The series has bravely taken Anne Frank as one of its subjects. This is a tough one because, of course, Anne does not live to be an adult who can achieve her dreams. Emphasis is placed on her diary and her wish to be a published author, something that did happen.

This entry is more somber; the illustrations are in black and white, with the exception of the diary which appears in color. The basics of Anne's story are told in an honest way. The story of Anne is a tough one for children to learn but such an important one. This book is a good way to begin the difficult conversation.

What a fantastic book to introduce young people to a truly inspirational person. The illustrations in the book of the series are exceptional, very moving that there is a lack of colour.
Recommend this book!

Very moving addition to a wonderful series!

This is not an easy story to tell, and especially not to an audience that is still so young and innocent, without any idea of the evil that can exist in the world.
There are a lot of complex ideas and horrible historic events that needed to be cut down to size to be able to tell Anne Frank's story in a way that makes sense to little children. In as much as any of it can make sense...
I think the author and the illustrator both did a tremendous job. I'm in awe.

The drawings are done in an elegant & understated style, with a lot of fine lines and details. Almost too sophisticated for a children's book, almost.
The illustrations are very lovely, the lack of color in the black and white drawings adding a sense of doom and impending sorrow to the story. The only thing that is colored in, is Anne's diary and only at the very end of the book. Very reminiscent of the little girl's red coat in the Schindler's List movie.

I also really liked the symbolism of the recurring white swans (hope?), which are later replaced by a flock of black crows that fly over the pages, bringing to us the despair of the concentration camps.

I loved the little moments of playfulness and gaiety that were added to the story to lift the reader's spirit a bit and show the happiness that was also a part of Anne's short life. We see Anne gleefully peeking out from behind the hidden door leading to her family's hideaway, for example, or blowing out candles on a birthday cake.

I absolutely recommend this book!

A story of a life cut short that shines a light on the goodness and humanity of each person. A stunning book in a collection of gems.

Anne Frank, despite - or because of? - her young age at the time she wrote her diary, is one of the best known female writers. Her story is heartbreaking and it deserved to be shared. However, I think that such stories should be told to kids only when they are a bit older.

Still, this book is a wonderful tribute to that brave little girl, and the way the story is narrated shows the author's respect. The illustrations are well-made and I appreciate the metaphorical change of the white swans into ominous black shadows of birds.

This tragic tale is beautifully illustrated. I wouldn't recommend it for a quick casual read. It's a worthy introduction to discussing the Holocaust with a child, but a book like this really deserves a discussion alongside it.

What a wonderful book to introduce Anne Frank to young readers. The beautiful illustrations, other than Anne’s diary, are in black and white reflecting the horror of the Holocaust. The book explains Anne and her family’s plight of living in the Nazi era in an age appropriate way and I can’t recommend it highly enough!

This is another great book of the series little people, big dreams. I really like this book, although it's not one of my favourites. The illustrations are beautiful, but they are mostly in black and white. I believe that goes really well with the story, but it's not very attractive for your kids. The story flows well, but given the topic and the illustrations I think it's better suited for older kids in the recommended rage, and not so much for 4 year-olds.

Thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A great little book to introduce children to Anne Frank. The illustrator does an amazing job with the illustrations while the author captures the essence of Anne Frank's life yet the mentioning of the war and the Holocaust is done tactfully. In a way, not enough to show what the horror of the WWII did to the Franks and many other Jews but it isn't the focus of the Little People, Big Dreams series anyway.

I love how the illustrator retains the bright personality of Anne Frank because every Anne's illustrations in the book have her memorable smile. A must read!

Another wonderful addition to the Little People library. Anne Frank's short life is explained in short paragraphs and wonderful illustrations.

The first time I read The Diary of Anne Frank, I was in 8th grade. We read it out loud in class and I remember always volunteering to read Anne's part. I loved reading, I loved the idea of being a writer, and I was inspired by Anne's positive outlook in the midst of probably the worst time in world history. This book aimed at introducing Anne Frank's story to younger kids does a fantastic job of staying sensitive through the wording of the book, but without downplaying what happened to Anne. I thought the black and white pictures with the dairy always displayed in color was a beautiful choice and help portray the fact that this was a dark time in history, but to Anne that Diary was her bright spot. I highly recommend Little People Big Dreams: Anne Frank to absolutely anyone. I think just like Anne's diary, this is a must read for everyone.

Anne Frank by Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Little People, Big Dreams series, is a really nice introduction to Anne Frank.  This is an early picture book biography. The story is a very simplified version of the diary of Anne Frank. The pictures are cartoony, yet match the photos we have of her.

I enjoyed the illustrations that accompany the telling of Anne's story and how her diary came to be published, and also the short section at the back with a greater level of detail that may be more suited towards older readers. 

The story begins with some background to who Anne was (an ordinary girl) when she received her diary, and the historical events that led up to Anne and her family having to hide in the secret annex of a warehouse.

The focus of the book thereafter remained heavily on the diary and how Anne dreamed of becoming a writer. Due to her early death at the Bergen-Belsen camp in 1945, it was her father Otto (the only secret annex survivor) had her diary published so her story may be shared with readers forever. This fact, alongside others are shared in the books end pages which also includes a timeline of Anne's life and where to find more information about her.

I received an e-ARC from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens via NetGalley.

Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series, this book is about Anne Frank. It is aimed at young children and is a much abbreviated telling of Anne’s life. It inevitably has to look at anti-Semitism and what happened to Anne but it keeps its subject matter as suitable as possible to its age range – there are no descriptions of the concentration camps or what happened there just that it was ‘the worst place on Earth’. There may be a few questions for parents when reading this book (regarding why Hitler hated the Jews and what happened to Anne) but it generally keeps a very tragic tale age-appropriate for this series of books but you may want to read it first to make that judgement yourself before showing it to young children. The illustrations are mostly black and white and have a darker tone to other books in the series but this is not surprising. Anne Frank’s tale is a difficult one to tell to young children but the author makes a valiant attempt. Ultimately though the book is ‘the story of a little girl who dreamt of a better world’.

In keeping with the “Little People, Big Dreams” series, this is a small children’s book on one of history’s most tragic figures.
Right away there’s facts most people don’t know; for example, she was born in Germany and had a sister, two facts I was unaware of.
The shot of her looking up at the “camera” was disconcerting, but then this isn’t supposed to be roses and unicorns. There’s a bird motif that comes off as both sweet and sinister.
After the story is over there’s a timeline, repeating the text but this time with photos instead of drawings.
Especially poignant if you’ve ever been to the museum in Amsterdam.

Thank you Quatro Publishing and Net Galley for the free review copy. The illustrations in this book really set the tone for the story. They add a lot to the writing. I love biographies for children, and this series by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is great. Anne Frank's story is presented in a clear way for young readers. This book is an excellent introduction to Anne Frank's story, and it's the kind of book that will spark an interest for kids to want to learn more. I think these are great books for kids who have an interest in nonfiction. I would definitely recommend this book.

A book many of us, have read when we were at school or even when we were older was a book about Anne Frank. This Anne Frank by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is just a WoW.
It has beautiful illustrations throughout and everyone tells a story. It has short paragraphs about the story of a young Jewish girl who had to go in hiding when Germany goes to War, this became the Second World War. This book follows Anne's diary. You will learn the horrific story of the Holocaust through the eyes of a young child and how she lived everyday of her short life.

This is the first book I have read of the Little People, Big Dreams and I found it a wonderful little book and a "Must" for a young child to learn about is Anne Frank, and then go on to read the whole diary of Anne Frank when they are older.
This is one story that should be told to all children at school etc.

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The "Little People, Big Dreams" series is one of my favourite non fiction series available for children to learn about some of the most important people in history.

This book introduces Anne Frank - I did wonder how much detail the story would go in to as her story is very sad but it is done very well and with just enough information to allow children to ask questions and go off and learn more about Anne, the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler and WWII should they wish. I do feel that it is vital that her story is shared.

I have been lucky enough to visit the Anne Frank House on two occasions now and if anyone that reads this book is tempted to visit - do it - it really does make you realise exactly what they family went through and it certainly brings her diary to life.

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Little People Big Dreams: Anne Frank is an excellent introductory biography about Anne Frank. Hitler and the Holocaust are hard topics to talk about to children, much less explain, and this biography doesn't attempt to do either. While these topics are essential to Anne's story, we get only a basic introduction to the horrors of the Second World War-the book's primary focus is on Anne. At the very end, there is a list of titles that readers can turn to for more information.
I loved the illustrations. Little People Big Dreams usually produce lovely illustrations but this addition to the series really stands out. Everything is done in grayscale, reflecting not only the photographs of the time but also the bleakness of World War Two. The only color found in the story is Anne's diary. I loved the use of birds throughout the book-they way they flew about highlighted the fact that Anne and her family were not free to go where they pleased.

Anne Frank is another book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This series focuses on Women in History on the younger child's level. This book however was not my favorite in the series. The horror's that Anne Frank as well as all of the Jewish people went through during the Holocaust was actually skimmed over. The book did not exactly make it sound like a day at the park but it did sugar coat it I guess is the words I would use. Anne Frank and her plight should be added to the series as she is a woman in history but I do think a bit more emphasis should of been put on what actually happened during that horrific period in history. I do understand that this series of books is not meant to scare the children in any way so maybe it should of just been left out of the series. I am really not sure.

This is a wonderful series though and I do think that all girls and boys even should have a chance to read these amazing books.

I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com and chose to leave this review.

Easy and fun way to learn about people in history. Great illistrations. Kids will love to learn by reading this book. Would recommend.

Little People, Big Dreams is a series of nonfiction children’s books focused on famous women, past and present. Anne Frank is the third I’ve read in this series and it is quite different from the earlier two (Jane Austen and Mother Teresa)! While the illustrations were wonderful, the subject matter called for a more serious tone. Most of the illustrations are in black and white, while Anne’s diary is a bright orange and yellow gingham. There is also a fair amount of symbolism in the pictures, white birds when there is happiness and hope, black birds when things take a turn for the worse.
Being a book for young children that covers very heavy subject matter, there had to be a delicate balance between communicating the tragedy of what happened while keeping it appropriate for little ones. I do think the author accomplished this, and the beautifully detailed black and white illustrations went a long way in helping to set the tone. Unlike many of the other books in this collection, Anne Frank is sad story steeped in history, a terrible, painful, shameful history. I’d certainly read it with my children who are going to be eight in a week, but I would also be prepared for a lot of questions, questions about topics many parents might not have broached with their young children. For parents who haven’t, I think this book is a wonderful gateway to meaningful and age-appropriate discussions about topics that seem particularly salient today.

Still loving this series and very much looking forward to the next one!

Another fantastic introduction to a famous figure. The Little People Big Dreams series provides a child-friendly introduction to the life of a figure who has had an impact on history. There are now many books about key women in history and I hope that one day the series will develop to include men as well.

I think this is one of my favourite in the series so far. Anne Frank was a girl I initially learned about in school, then read her diary as a teen and then an adult, and this book provided a brilliant introduction for a young child just beginning to learn about her life.

The pictures were wonderfully drawn, with many black and white images, reflecting what a dark period Anne was writing her diary, with the diary itself in colour - her safe place in a frightening situation. I think the text is more challenging than previous books in the series, which might raise more questions about the period, and adults sharing this book with children should be aware of this considering carefully how much detail to share depending on the age and temperament of the children.

Although probably aimed at slightly younger children, I would definitely consider using this book as part of a topic in World War 2 to share with a class as a starting point for a topic.

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to access a copy of this book for review via NetGalley

Great picture book for children with simple words for them to understand. I love this series and will be checkin other books.

Anne Frank by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a very abbreviated version of Anne Frank's story for young readers. Most of the book is taken up by engaging artwork. Like the 'girl in red’ in Schindler's List, only Anne's diary is in colour. I think this is a great touch! It really leaves emphasis on the enduring nature of Anne's story, literally represented by the diary. There are black and white photos of Anne at the back, and a slightly more in-depth version of Anne's story. This book is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series, all of which are great additions to any youngster's library, providing a gentle introduction to a wide variety of inspirational people.

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This short picture book is a good introduction to Anne Frank for young children. With sparse text and simple pictures, it will spark an interest in the girl's famous diary. I liked the way the illustrations were done in black and white, with the only color being the diary itself, which was shown in red. To me, this symbolized the oppression of the Nazis.

I received a free ecopy of this book from NetGalley and chose to write a review.

You may have noticed that I love the Little People, Big Dreams series, and a new title that I was very excited to read was Anne Frank. Admittedly I've never read the Diary of Anne Frank, but I do have an interest in her experiences and that period of history, so I was intrigued to see how this would be put across for children.

I would say that this is a slightly more mature book within the series, purely because of the content being a bit darker for younger children. That said, it's a very important addition to the series. Anne Frank went through horrors that none of us can begin to imagine, and so it's vital that her story is passed down to highlight an awful period in history.

Although I wasn't a massive fan of the illustrations, they do fit the story of Anne Frank very well and so didn't detract from the text. What I love about this series is how they're very easy to get into and also have a more detailed section after the main story, making it ideal for people of all ages.

"Little People, Big Dreams" is an incredible best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people who have achieved incredible things in their lives, yet each began life as a child with a dream."



The newest addition is a simple, inspirational, biography of Anne Frank, the young writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public all around the world.



Anne was born into a loving family in Germany. Immersion into WWll caused them to flee to Amsterdam and take refuge in a hidden alcove. Confined into this tiny space Anne took to writing in her diary. Her dream was to one day become a writer. In the midst of all the horror and misery around her she managed to write about the kindness in people and her unrelenting aspiration for peace.

Unfortunately this is not a happily-ever-after story for Anne herself but her diary lives on to encourage others and to give them hope when everything around them seems hopeless. Her message resonates deeply with her readers and moves their hearts even to this day.

The illustrations are gorgeous and perfect for that time period. I love how they are created in black and white and only her diary is showcased in bright colours to show it's strategic importance to the narrative. The book includes a more in-depth portrait of Anne at the back featuring a biographical timeline, actual photos of her, and more detailed information about her life that will interest older readers ( and adults as well ).

The whole series is outstanding and I highly, highly recommend "Anne Frank" and all the other books in the wonderful collection.

Anne Frank By Isabel Sanchez Vegara was a rendition of the memoir I read in the past, the one by Anne herself, in a way my child could understand. As we began a study on WW2 I was looking for a story of Anne Frank that I thought he would understand but not so simple that he would not gain enough of the true story and this book presented it self through NetGalley at the perfect time. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this work, these opinions are my own.

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Anne Frank. The text and illustrations show Anne as a child in Frankfurt until Hitler comes to power when she is four. Her family flees to Holland to start a new life. Unfortunately Hitler and the Nazis move into Holland and the family if forced into hiding. Anne receives a diary from her parents on her 13th birthday where she records the events in her life. The author, Isabel Sanchez Vegara has penned a child friendly biography that shows a young woman striving to achieve her dream to become an author. Her father publishes her diary after her death, thus making her dream come true. This book could be used to teach young children how to write a biography, show that it is important to have a dream and strive to achieve it as well as to introduce the horrors of WWII and the holocaust in a non-gory way. This could impart just enough information to get someone curious to investigate further. A good book for a school library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book to read via netgalley. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.

My full review appears on Weekend Notes. Thanks to the publisher for sharing this title. I've really enjoyed the series so far.

Another in this fantastic series teaching both kids and adults alike about the many amazing women out there. Whilst Anne Frank has a sadder ending than most of these other books, sadly never getting the chance to live up to her full potential, it makes the sharing of her story to people young and old that much more important so that we can ensure it never happens again.