Diary of Anne Frank (Literature Connections) [Hardcover]

Frances Goodrich (Author), Albert Hackett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0395833647 | ISBN-13: 978-0395833643 | Publication Date: June 1996

The Diary of Anne Frank: And Related Readings

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin School (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395833647
• ISBN-13: 978-0395833643
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good play, better essays, October 19, 2003

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"weisskitten" (Minneapolis, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diary of Anne Frank (Literature Connections) (Hardcover)

I had to read this book for college, and I really recommend it to people. This play has a realism about it that really opens your eyes to the suffering of those in hiding during WWII. However, what I really liked were the essays in the back, especially the story of one young gypsy man, a group whose story does not get told very often. Overall, I like this book and would recommend it to anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humanity and a young girl, May 7, 2002

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Andrea Healy "Call me Andye, Andy, Andi!" (Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diary of Anne Frank (Literature Connections) (Hardcover)

This is such an important piece. Its characters are real, not just characatures of a type of person, or a villain and a hero. Each person in this is both a tyrant and a hero. Its moving and a lovely show. Please read either the book, the play, or see the show, your horizons will be expanded.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended, historical education. A "must" read., February 26, 2005

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Eliza Doolittle "Avid Reader" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diary of Anne Frank (Literature Connections) (Hardcover)

The value of the Diary is unparalled especially given Anne Frank's ability to describe the minute details of her feelings at such a young age. It is a first-hand account of the extremes that the Jews of Europe had to suffer under the persecution of the Nazi regime. Many readers have marveled at Anne's spirit, hope, and determination which I believe is misunderstood in the context of her situation. For most of the time spent in the Annexe she is certain that she'll be back in school soon enough. Naturally, at age 13 her own naivete would prevent her from grasping the potential future at stake. One remarkable fact is the quick transition from child to teen upon the realization that thier lives are truly at stake about 2/3rds through. The reality sets in and she begins to suffer depression and fear. I would reserve the reading of this book for age 14 plus, and only with a full explanation of the context and history. It is obvious from some of the kids reviews herein that they are too young to make a reasonable assessment of what this play is about. They keep calling for action (duh!) and have not yet discovered an appreciation for history or literature; much less the plight of the inhabitants of the annexe.