Who will remember the victims?
Eighty-nine-year-old Holocaust survivor Edith Westerfeld was just a young girl when she escaped the Nazi terror that claimed her family. Seventy-six years later, she returns to her small German hometown to witness the unveiling of the Stolpersteine-memorial stones laid to honor her lost loved ones.
Through historical photographs, primary documents, and powerful narrative non-fiction, Facing the Past brings history to life as Edith confronts the past and discovers the profound weight of two simple words: "I'm sorry."
A Powerful Tool for Holocaust Education
�� Perfect for classroom discussions, middle school history lessons, and Holocaust education programs.
�� Encourages critical thinking on moral responsibility, citizenship, and remembrance.
�� For students learning about historical atonement and its modern impact.
Ideal for:
✅ Middle-grade readers learning about the Holocaust and World War II
✅ Teachers & librarians seeking Holocaust education resources for students
✅ Parents who want to help kids understand the importance of history and remembrance
For readers of Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust and We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance.
Who will remember the victims?
Eighty-nine-year-old Holocaust survivor Edith Westerfeld was just a young girl when she escaped the Nazi terror that claimed her family. Seventy-six years later, she returns to her small German hometown to witness the unveiling of the Stolpersteine-memorial stones laid to honor her lost loved ones.
Through historical photographs, primary documents, and powerful narrative non-fiction, Facing the Past brings history to life as Edith confronts the past and discovers the profound weight of two simple words: "I'm sorry."
A Powerful Tool for Holocaust Education
�� Perfect for classroom discussions, middle school history lessons, and Holocaust education programs.
�� Encourages critical thinking on moral responsibility, citizenship, and remembrance.
�� For students learning about historical atonement and its modern impact.
Ideal for:
✅ Middle-grade readers learning about the Holocaust and World War II
✅ Teachers & librarians seeking Holocaust education resources for students
✅ Parents who want to help kids understand the importance of history and remembrance
For readers of Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust and We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance.
Facing the Past: A Public Memorial Compels a Small German Town to Confront Its History
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Facing the Past: A Public Memorial Compels a Small German Town to Confront Its History
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798987259764 |
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| Publisher: | Gussie Rose Press |
| Publication date: | 11/07/2023 |
| Series: | The Legacy of the Holocaust , #2 |
| Pages: | 50 |
| Product dimensions: | 11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.13(d) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |