Every once in a while, you will come across a book that just sticks with you, and this is one of those books. Taking place during the atrocities of WWII, this is the journey of one Jewish boy not only as he matures from boyhood to manhood, but also as he learns, grows and changes into someone the reader will long to be. You will be on the edge of your seat for most of the book. You will laugh, you will cry, you will change, and you will be inspired. It’s a powerful and very moving book. This book is for you if you enjoy a gripping World War II story.
*There are a few tough torture scenes in Auschwitz, but the author does a good job of passing over them quickly. Also, a war book with no language for the win! A great book for teens!