The Search A Graphic Novel of Courage and Resistance Brought to You by the Anne Frank House
By Eric Heuvel, Ruud van der Rol and others
Three young visitors uncover Esther’s wartime secret—and wonder what they would do to survive.
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What is The Search A Graphic Novel of Courage and Resistance Brought to You by the Anne Frank House about?
When Helena, Jeroen and Daniel visit the Anne Frank House, they meet Esther, a Jewish woman who survived the Second World War. Esther tells them about her childhood, the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands and the terrifying choices she had to make to stay alive. Through her memories, the young visitors discover how ordinary people responded to persecution, resistance and betrayal. This powerful graphic novel explores courage, fear and the difficult difference between doing what is right and doing what is possible.
About the author
Eric Heuvel is a Dutch comic artist and illustrator who creates lively graphic novels with clear, detailed pictures. He is well known for A Family Secret and The Search, stories that help young readers explore history through exciting characters and adventures. Eric also created the popular comic series January Jones and Bud Broadway. His artwork is carefully researched, colourful and full of movement, making his books enjoyable for readers who love comics, mysteries and discovering the past.
Pages
61 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2011
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