Author: Edith Milton
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226529487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In 1939, on the eve of Hitler's invasion of Poland, seven-year-old Edith Milton (then Edith Cohn) and her sister Ruth left Germany by way of the Kindertransport, the program which gave some 10,000 Jewish children refuge in England. The two were given shelter by a jovial, upper-class British foster family with whom they lived for the next seven years. Edith chronicles these transformative experiences of exile and good fortune in The Tiger in the Attic, a touching memoir of growing up as an outsider in a strange land. In this illuminating chronicle, Edith describes how she struggled to fit in and to conquer self-doubts about her German identity. Her realistic portrayal of the seemingly mundane yet historically momentous details of daily life during World War II slowly reveals istelf as a hopeful story about the kindness and generosity of strangers. She paints an account rich with colorful characters and intense relationships, uncanny close calls and unnerving bouts of luck that led to survival. Edith's journey between cultures continues with her final passage to America—yet another chapter in her life that required adjustment to a new world—allowing her, as she narrates it here, to visit her past as an exile all over again. The Tiger in the Attic is a literary gem from a skilled fiction writer, the story of a thoughtful and observant child growing up against the backdrop of the most dangerous and decisive moment in modern European history. Offering a unique perspective on Holocaust studies, this book is both an exceptional and universal story of a young German-Jewish girl caught between worlds. “Adjectives like ‘audacious’ and ‘eloquent,’ ‘enchanting’ and ‘exceptional’ require rationing. . . . But what if the book demands these terms and more? Such is the case with The Tiger in the Attic, Edith Milton’s marvelous memoir of her childhood.”—Kerry Fried, Newsday “Milton is brilliant at the small stroke . . . as well as broader ones.”—Alana Newhouse, New York Times Book Review
The Tiger in the Attic
Author: Edith Milton
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226529487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In 1939, on the eve of Hitler's invasion of Poland, seven-year-old Edith Milton (then Edith Cohn) and her sister Ruth left Germany by way of the Kindertransport, the program which gave some 10,000 Jewish children refuge in England. The two were given shelter by a jovial, upper-class British foster family with whom they lived for the next seven years. Edith chronicles these transformative experiences of exile and good fortune in The Tiger in the Attic, a touching memoir of growing up as an outsider in a strange land. In this illuminating chronicle, Edith describes how she struggled to fit in and to conquer self-doubts about her German identity. Her realistic portrayal of the seemingly mundane yet historically momentous details of daily life during World War II slowly reveals istelf as a hopeful story about the kindness and generosity of strangers. She paints an account rich with colorful characters and intense relationships, uncanny close calls and unnerving bouts of luck that led to survival. Edith's journey between cultures continues with her final passage to America—yet another chapter in her life that required adjustment to a new world—allowing her, as she narrates it here, to visit her past as an exile all over again. The Tiger in the Attic is a literary gem from a skilled fiction writer, the story of a thoughtful and observant child growing up against the backdrop of the most dangerous and decisive moment in modern European history. Offering a unique perspective on Holocaust studies, this book is both an exceptional and universal story of a young German-Jewish girl caught between worlds. “Adjectives like ‘audacious’ and ‘eloquent,’ ‘enchanting’ and ‘exceptional’ require rationing. . . . But what if the book demands these terms and more? Such is the case with The Tiger in the Attic, Edith Milton’s marvelous memoir of her childhood.”—Kerry Fried, Newsday “Milton is brilliant at the small stroke . . . as well as broader ones.”—Alana Newhouse, New York Times Book Review
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226529487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In 1939, on the eve of Hitler's invasion of Poland, seven-year-old Edith Milton (then Edith Cohn) and her sister Ruth left Germany by way of the Kindertransport, the program which gave some 10,000 Jewish children refuge in England. The two were given shelter by a jovial, upper-class British foster family with whom they lived for the next seven years. Edith chronicles these transformative experiences of exile and good fortune in The Tiger in the Attic, a touching memoir of growing up as an outsider in a strange land. In this illuminating chronicle, Edith describes how she struggled to fit in and to conquer self-doubts about her German identity. Her realistic portrayal of the seemingly mundane yet historically momentous details of daily life during World War II slowly reveals istelf as a hopeful story about the kindness and generosity of strangers. She paints an account rich with colorful characters and intense relationships, uncanny close calls and unnerving bouts of luck that led to survival. Edith's journey between cultures continues with her final passage to America—yet another chapter in her life that required adjustment to a new world—allowing her, as she narrates it here, to visit her past as an exile all over again. The Tiger in the Attic is a literary gem from a skilled fiction writer, the story of a thoughtful and observant child growing up against the backdrop of the most dangerous and decisive moment in modern European history. Offering a unique perspective on Holocaust studies, this book is both an exceptional and universal story of a young German-Jewish girl caught between worlds. “Adjectives like ‘audacious’ and ‘eloquent,’ ‘enchanting’ and ‘exceptional’ require rationing. . . . But what if the book demands these terms and more? Such is the case with The Tiger in the Attic, Edith Milton’s marvelous memoir of her childhood.”—Kerry Fried, Newsday “Milton is brilliant at the small stroke . . . as well as broader ones.”—Alana Newhouse, New York Times Book Review
Tiger in the Attic
Author: A. R. Sylvester
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781858212326
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781858212326
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
In the Attic
Author: Hiawyn Oram
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805007800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A child finds many interesting things to do and observe in the attic.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805007800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A child finds many interesting things to do and observe in the attic.
The Tiger in the House
Author: Carl Van Vechten
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Jewel in the Attic Plus
Author: Janet M. Kimmons
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904959038
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Ages 7 to 9 years. A story of childhood wonder and adventure. When Tom moves to a new home, his curiosity is roused by an old, dusty workshop It is not long before strange and bizarre things are happening.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904959038
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Ages 7 to 9 years. A story of childhood wonder and adventure. When Tom moves to a new home, his curiosity is roused by an old, dusty workshop It is not long before strange and bizarre things are happening.
There's a Tiger in the Garden
Author: Lizzy Stewart
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1786035618
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Board book edition of the best-selling winner of the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1786035618
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Board book edition of the best-selling winner of the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category.
The Tiger in the House
The Raggedy Tiger
Author: Mark Roland Langdale
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1805146149
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A book about a girl aged 8, who is a talent artist. She paints a raggedy looking tiger onto an old red brick wall and it comes to life under a blue moon.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1805146149
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A book about a girl aged 8, who is a talent artist. She paints a raggedy looking tiger onto an old red brick wall and it comes to life under a blue moon.
The Jewel in the Attic
Author: Janet M. Kimmons
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586900281
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
two new stories for kids. The Jewel in the Attic: Brother and sister find a magical workshop in their new home. The Adventures of Tiger: young girl's magical dress shows pictures only other kids can see.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586900281
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
two new stories for kids. The Jewel in the Attic: Brother and sister find a magical workshop in their new home. The Adventures of Tiger: young girl's magical dress shows pictures only other kids can see.
Attack of the Dragon King
Author: M.Chan
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408363097
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? A thrilling new action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac. When Jack's grandpa leaves him a magical twelve-sided jade coin, Jack finds himself caught in an ancient battle between good and evil. For he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it's up to him to save the world! Luckily, Jack has the spirits of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac to help him. Tiger can harness the power of fire, Dragon can control water, Monkey has lightening speed and the rest, well they're just happy to be out of the jade coin for a bit! But other ancient spirits want the power of the Chinese Zodiac for themselves... With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408363097
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? A thrilling new action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac. When Jack's grandpa leaves him a magical twelve-sided jade coin, Jack finds himself caught in an ancient battle between good and evil. For he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it's up to him to save the world! Luckily, Jack has the spirits of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac to help him. Tiger can harness the power of fire, Dragon can control water, Monkey has lightening speed and the rest, well they're just happy to be out of the jade coin for a bit! But other ancient spirits want the power of the Chinese Zodiac for themselves... With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.