Teddy Kollek: Builder of Jerusalem Book

The Story of Anne Frank, by Rachel Koestler-Grack

Summary:
This biographical book tells the story of the Frank family during the Nazi invasion. The author takes us from Anne's upbringing and childhood, to World War II, and then the horror the family faced trying to hide, then being captured and put into concentration camps. Finally we are left with what remains - Anne Frank's diary.

Review:
This biography is well organized and easy to navigate. I really enjoy the real photos and quotes scattered throughout - I think it gives off a more personal tone. There is a lot of information in this short book, but it all helps understand important historical events.

Books to pair with:
Rebekkah's Journey: A World War II Refugee Story, by Ann E. Burg
Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust, by Loic Dauvillier
Key Battles of World War II, by Fiona Reynoldson

I would use this text primarily during units involving the Holocaust/WWII. I could also revisit it as a mentor text for writing biographies.