A Family Secret
From the innocent to the heroic, from the passive to the brutal, this graphic novel does a remarkable job of communicating one of the most perplexing and disturbing events in history.
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A Family Secret
A Family Secret introduces World War II and the Holocaust through the perspective of Jeroen, a Dutch boy who uncovers his grandmother's past during the Nazi occupation. As he learns about her Jewish friend and neighbor, the story gives readers a personal way to understand a painful chapter of history.
The graphic novel format makes the content accessible while still presenting a range of experiences. Readers meet resistance fighters, passive bystanders, collaborators, and brutal Nazis, helping students see not only what happened, but how ordinary people made choices in the face of injustice. The storyline follows a clear sequence of events grounded in historical context.
A note for parents: This book addresses the Holocaust and includes difficult subject matter. Many families choose to read it together or preview it in advance to decide the best fit for their child.
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Most children, from the reluctant, faltering reader to the brilliant but easily bored adolescent, will find graphic novels intriguing. A 2006 study found that the amount of reading children did for fun decreased from when they were eight through their teens. Graphic books can re-engage them in the delights of reading for leisure and learning. Here's an article we wrote with more considerations on Why Graphic Novels.
