The Hiding Place: A Graphic Novel

by Corrie ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill, Mario DeMatteo (Contribution by), Ismael Castro (Illustrator)

Overview

One of the bestselling books of all time— now a captivating graphic novel!

It's World War II.

Darkness has fallen over the world as the Nazis spread fear and hatred.

No one feels safe.

But on a city corner in Holland one woman fights against injustice and darkness. In a quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie ten Boom and her close-knit family risk their lives to hide hundreds of Jews and others hunted by the Nazis in a secret hiding place they built into the old building.

Until one day when Corrie and her family are betrayed. They're captured and sent in cattle cars to the notorious Nazi concentration camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights.

This is her incredible true story, now a visually stunning graphic novel. With more than 1,500 engaging full-color illustrations, this real-life heroine comes to life—showing how even in the most desperate, loneliest, and darkest of times, faith, hope, and love will ultimately triumph.

"There is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still."—Corrie ten Boom

"This graphic adaptation . . . beautifully captures the essence of sacrifice, bravery, and love for others."—Kirkus Reviews

"In addition to being unreservedly recommended for personal reading lists, it will prove to be a singular popular addition to family, elementary school, middle school, and community library Graphic Novel collections."—Midwest Book Review

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800762544
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/09/2024
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	368,062
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) was born in Haarlem, the Netherlands. After being arrested in 1944 for helping Jews escape the Nazi regime, Corrie spent a year during World War II in prison camps. After the war, she was invited to share her experiences in more than sixty countries and was honored by the state of Israel for her work during the war. She passed in 1983, on her 91st birthday.

Elizabeth (1928-2023) and John (1923-2017) Sherrill co-authored numerous bestsellers and co-founded Chosen Books. In 2018 they were awarded ECPA's Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award.

Editorial Reviews

2024-03-23
A compelling account of the remarkable true story of Dutch watchmaker Corrie ten Boom, who sheltered Jews during World War II.

Amid the chaos, she courageously became part of the underground resistance and endured the horrors of the Ravensbrück concentration camp. Rooted in her unwavering Christian faith, this graphic adaptation of ten Boom’s 1971 memoir for adults, co-authored with the Sherrills, beautifully captures the essence of sacrifice, bravery, and love for others. Each section commences with either a Bible quote or a religious reflection from ten Boom herself. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of her life before, during, and after the war. The illustrations, both powerful and evocative, showcase the prewar Netherlands and the gradual descent into extremes of human cruelty and the harsh realities of wartime existence. A variety of techniques are employed in the visual storytelling, including dramatic cutaways, split panels, close-ups, layered cells, and panoramic views, enhancing the plot’s dynamic nature. Ragged-edged panels paired with scenes of violence and pain add a visceral element to the storytelling. To convey the sinister nature of Nazi-inspired dialogue, Castro skillfully utilizes angry, red-rimmed speech bubbles. The narrative unfolds as a sometimes tragic, often heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant journey. The epilogue features photographs and an update on ten Boom’s postwar life, highlighting her missionary work worldwide until her death in 1983.

This accessible adaptation portrays a story of resilience, faith, and enduring impact. (Graphic biography. 11-14)

Kirkus Reviews