Personally, I don't believe The
Holocaust is a topic I would broach with most Second Graders. However,
there is definitely a use for books at the 2nd Grade reading level for
older children, and this list includes two books that could accompany
studies in the history of World War II. Pictures help to bring the
stories to life.
*4.12 STARS from 78 GoodReads reviewers
This
book is a graphic novel that has received much praise. It is not for
younger children --in my opinion -- because of the topic.
It recounts the experience of Esther as she recalls being a young Jewish girl
living in Amsterdam. She tells her grandson and his friend how she escaped from the Nazis and survived by going into hiding
in the countryside.
Esther also tells the boys how her own parents were not so lucky. How they met their fates at Auschwitz.
There is a sequel title, "A Family Secret". It's at AR 3.2
Reading Information:
Word Count: 6,518
Page Count: 64
Accelerated Reading level: 2.7 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 132855
Lexile: GN320L
--other sample pages available
by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
illustrated by Ronald Himler
*3.65 STARS from 23 GoodReads reviewers
Knowing
that their daughter will not remain safe, Miriam's parents send her
away from the city to live with a family who is not Jewish. If the
soldiers come, she will hide behind a wall, in the secret lily
cupboard. Miriam learns that even in the darkest of times, many heroes
emerge.
Page Count: 64
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 13769
Lexile: 420L
compiled by Pam T
