In Kindling Flame: The Story of Hannah Senesh, 1921-1944 [Paperback]

Linda Atkinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1992

A biography of a Jewish heroine whose resistance work during World War II made her a martyr and an inspiration to those with whom she worked.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Beech Tree Books (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688116892
• ISBN-13: 978-0688116897
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,163,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, inspirational reading!, December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: In Kindling Flame: The Story of Hannah Senesh, 1921-1944 (Turtleback)

This biography for young adults uses the diary, letters, poetry, interviews with her mother and brother, and official documents to tell the story of Hannah Senesh. Atkinson begins Hannah's story by describing her happy life before anti-Semitism took hold in Hungary. She uses Hannah's own words to describe her need to make something of her life. Hannah's decision to immigrate to Palestine shows that she clearly appreciated the potential for danger in remaining in Hungary too long. The reader quickly comes to admire Hannah, for she is described as a flesh-and-blood creature. She is forceful, determined, and youthful, but not without self-doubt. It is her self-doubt that makes her want to "do something" by returning to Hungary from the relative security of Palestine to help Jews escape to freedom. Although Hannah's mission was not successful, her willingness to act decisively makes her a symbol of her adopted homeland. By reading the story of Hannah Senesh, young readers will gain a clearer understanding into the national character of Israel.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story of a girl fighing for her rights, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In Kindling Flame: The Story of Hannah Senesh, 1921-1944 (Library Binding)

When I first read this book, I had just finished touring the Holocaust Museum in Wash. D.C and I picked this out at the bookstore. I am amazed by this book. The reader immediatly falls in love with Hannah, for her strength and courage. The reader finds themselves reading on wanting to know if she succeeds the Nazis or not. If you enjoy reading about the Holocaust, you will love this book! Thank You for reading my review.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Kindling Flame, she sparked a fire, May 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: In Kindling Flame: The Story of Hannah Senesh, 1921-1944 (Paperback)

When I read this book, I had no idea what to expect. The assidnment was to read a book from the WWII/Holocaust period. There were shelves full, but this one caught my attention. I took it home and started to read, but was so sucked in I didn't want to stop! Hannah Senesh had such a wonderful story, and I could easily compare her to Anne Frank. She had such a wonderful personality; she was poetic, determined, and courageous. Unlike Anne, Hannah didn't go into hiding. She escaped to Palestine and trained for a parachuting mission back to her homeland of Hungary. She was captured and beaten, and eventually killed, but remained a beacon to her fellow women in jail, making dolls for children and teaching Hebrew to the adults. Hannah was such an inspiration, I think everyone should read her story.