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Twenty And Ten (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

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I read this book to my six year old son this year. Somehow, from the time he first heard about WWII a year ago, he has been fascinated by whatever he can learn about it, and there really isn't much for children his age on that subject matter. That adds to the value of this book.



This story tastefully deals with the subject of the Nazi's dealings with the Jews in a way that children can relate to and understand. It is full of suspense -- Will the Nazi soldiers find the Jewish children? Or will the other children inadvertantly give away their hiding place? But it is also innocent. It is written from the perspective of a child who is involved in hiding her Jewish peers.



While my son greatly enjoyed this book, I did, too! I looked forward to reading it to him and became every bit as caught up in the story as he was. It is a book that I would enjoy even if I hadn't been reading it for a child's benefit.



I highly recommend this book, and I think it's a shame that a number of early reviews appear to be book report assignments by children who didn't appreciate literature of this quality. Some of us who have been around longer and read many, many more books see the great value that is there.



But even my son, who hasn't read as many books as I have, loved this book. The daily response to, "We'll stop there," was, "Aw, mom, can't we keep going?"

I read this book when I was a child (more than 30 years ago) and still have fond memories of it. I stumbled upon the book last week and decided to introduce it to my 11-year-old. She quickly became involved with the story and it prompted many questions about WWII, Nazis, etc. Yes, the language is a bit old and a few phrases are no longer used, but the verbal images are still vibrant. My daughter was very interested to hear about the children protecting each other, sharing a coveted morsel of chocolate, hiding in a cave, outsmarting the Nazis. And she especially appreciated how each chapter stood on its own, with no cliffhangers. You don't need to study a bible or have a strong religious background to understand this book. Just be ready to explain why the Nazis wanted to find the Jewish children. I recommend this book to all people who want to discover a snippet of World War II history. The book contains nothing scarier than the threat of being discovered.

I read Twenty and Ten when I was a 3rd grader (about 30 years ago), and is my lifetime favorite book. The story, based on an actual situation, describes how 20 Christian children used their wits and compassion to hide 10 Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. The children's experiences are truly an adventure, yet do not trivialize the Holocaust. Although I do not recommend teaching young children about the Holocaust's grim details, this book opens the discussion about people's responsibility to one another regardless of differences. I have yet to find a child or adult who can put the book down once they start reading it

For copious readers, it is always hard to answer the inevitable question- "What is your favorite book?" The first title that ever answered that question for me was "Twenty and Ten." Almost ten years after reading the book, it is still on my top ten list. First of all, it was the book that piqued my interest in WWII and it gives a needed religious perspective to that horrific time period. Secondly, it is very well written with engaging characters and bright dialogue. Third, it is based on a true story- can't beat that! And finally, it has a perfect blend of humor, suspense, religion and friendship. I was surprised to see that no one else had reviewed this book. It deserves more stars than is currently available but if I could, I would give it Twenty and Ten stars! An addendum- this book was made into a movie called "The Miracle at Moreaux" which was excellent and actually worthy of the story.

I loved this book as a child, came across it again as an adult in my parent's attic, and still love it. In retrospect the overall themes are somewhat heavy: Nazi's, hiding fugitives at the risk of your own life and children keeping life or death secrets, but as a child I didn't grasp the greater issues, and it didn't matter to the storyline. Based on a true story, twenty children at a convent are asked by the nuns to help them conceal ten Jewish children from the Nazi's. When I read this as a child I basically had NO religious education, and knew little about WWII except for what my father told me, and that Nazi's were bad. That's all you need. It's a short, but gripping story, and for the children of today who have so much, it's glimpse into the lives of others in the past who didn't. I highly recommend this book to anyone who reads.

I first read this book in 4th grade, over 30 years ago. My mother started reading it aloud to my brother but he wouldn`t let her put it down or stop until it was finished, 2 hours later. I am now a teacher and was thrilled to see it in print again. Of course this book will become part of my classroom and personal library. A movie was made based on this book, and although it was good, it didn`t do justice to the book. I recommend this book for literature studies because of the action but also because it teaches the importance of caring for our fellow man.

The book I think you should read is Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop. Twenty and Ten deals with the Holocaust and concentration camps. Kids had to
be hidden from the Nazis because they were endanger of being sent away to a concentration camp . It took place around World War II
In Twenty and Ten Nazis are trying to steal the kids from the Jews. When I read this book it was extremely emotional and shocking. When I read the book I felt like I could feel their pain and felt what it was like to be locked up and also I felt heroic, like I was the one saving and fighting for the kid's lives. This book is a great read.

I like this book a lot I think it is great. I like all the excitement in it trying to get the Jews away from the soldiers hiding in a hole. I like books that are like that, when you never know what is going to happen all the suspense you keep thinking to your self "Get out of there!" thinking that some bad is going to happen to them. I would think that this book is one of the best books that are like it, it is AWESOME!

My english teacher read my class this book! It was wonderful and I enjoyed it. It was one of those books where you think one thing will happen and then before you know it something you thought would never happened, just did! It was deffinatley a page turner and I couldn't wait for school the next day because she would stop reading right before something really good would happen! Anyway, I enjoyed the book so much in school that I told my parents about it and now I am buying it! It is the best book I have ever read! You will like it a lot! I am one of those people who hates to read but if you get a good book you never want to put it down. When my teacher said wwe were reading a book, I thought, oh great....I wonder what it's about this time. But I truley loved it! I truley encourage you to buy it! I hope you enjoy!

Originally published in 1952, this book was reissued by Scholastic in 1969 entitled, THE SECRET CAVE, but the suspenseful story remains untouched. Set in rural France during the Nazi occupation, a brave nun and her 20 French school children agree to hide 10 Jewish children from persecution. These fifth graders perform this humanitarian deed fully aware that their own lives are at risk.

When their teacher (who initiated the protection scheme) is "detained" by Nazis in the village, the children band together to protect their refuge guests and devise a plan not to accidentally reveal their location. How can they prevent each other from blurting out their life-threatening secret, when interrogated by zealous soldiers who offer chocolate bribes?

Can mere children foil the suspicious and brutal Nazis--expert in the tactics of "terror torture"? Based on a real incident, this little book provides serious thought and much literary tension for readers of all ages. Once again, even children can help in an adult world by proving their moral courage when faced with a global evil.