Isbn 0525468714 suggested grade levels 7 to 10 summary and analysis this story follows the paths of two young danish people in the years leading up to world war ii. Room in the heart by sonia levitin book 11 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in english and held by 561 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Room in the heart is a touching story of how teenagers deal with the nazi occupation in their native denmark. Fifteenyearold julie lives with the constant, nagging fear that her family will be sent to a concentration camp. Buy room in the heart by sonia levitin online at alibris. Levitin journey to america, a survivor of hitlers germany, offers a panoramic view of denmark during the german occupation. Sonia levitin books list of books by author sonia levitin. Buy room in the heart book online at best prices in india on. The germans have just signed a treaty with the danes to protect them. Room in the heart by levitin, sonia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Harpertrophy paperback 2000 2005 california readers collection german rights aba pick of the list recorded books. About the book told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in copenhagen was soiled by the nazi occupation and how the danes fought back with courage and kindness. Sinai was another destination, and london and switzerland. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Share room in the heart by sonia levitin 2003, hardcover room in the heart by sonia levitin 2003, hardcover 1 product rating.
Im a nerd about the holocaust and particularly about denmark and the danish resistance, and this is a very wellresearched historical fiction account of a girl who will risk everything to protect the people she holds closest. Told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in copenhagen was soiled by the nazi occupat. Strange relations by sonia levitin nook book ebook. Sonia levitin books, biography, contact information. Room in the heart sonia levitin publication library call number. Room in the heart by sonia levitin, paperback barnes. L58 r66 2003 after german forces occupy denmark during world war ii, fifteenyearold julie weinstein and fifteenyearold niels nelson and their friends and families try to cope with their daily lives, finding various ways to resist the nazis and, ultimately, to survive. During this time the two teens, niels and julie, are faced with many challenges that test their beliefs. Sonia levitin is a germanamerican novelist, artist, producer, holocaust survivor, and author of over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as several theatrical plays and published essays on various topics for adults. Beginning with the german invasion in april 1940, her novel traces the.
The main character is jewish, while her friend and her brother, the other main characters, arent, and it shows how different each of their experiences are under the nazi occupation of denmark. Certain to provoke controversy and difficult to see as a book for children, who could easily. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in. Room in the heart 9780525468714 by levitin, sonia and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The return is crammed with history, as sonia levitin, the author of other distinguished books for young people about jewish history, here tells the story of an entire people. A mustadd for all collections, this compelling book can be paired with johanna reisss the upstairs room harpercollins, 1972 or lois lowrys number the stars houghton, 1989 for maximum impact. Shop amongst our popular books, including 9, return, journey to america and more from sonia levitin. Buy escape from egypt by sonia levitin online at alibris. Sonia levitin is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Room in the heart sonia levitin collections search.
One picture book, the man who kept his heart in a bucket actually. Jewish childrens experiences during world war ii booklists. Dutton, 2003 0525468714 this book opens in 1940 in denmark. Branded a deviantand therefore a threatto the utopian society of conformity, harmony, and tranquility that exists in the year 2407, gemm 16884 is given the choice between being recycled or undergoing a painful and mysterious cure. Room in the heart by sonia levitin, 2005, scholastic inc. For room in the heart, dealing with the nazi occupation during wwii, my. Sonia levitin is the author of many acclaimed works of historical fiction, including the return, a parents choice honor book and winner of the national jewish book award. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Booklists historical fiction for children and teens about. Room in the heart by sonia levitin 2005, paperback for. Her book incident at loring groves won an edgar allan poe award. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dream freedom is based on a reallife teacher and her students who worked to make a difference in the lives of dinka slaves in modern day africa.
A solid historical novel explores the nazi occupation of denmark, from the night it begins to the extraordinary boatlift that saved some 7,000 of the countrys 8,000 jews. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. For room in the heart, dealing with the nazi occupation during wwii, my husband and i went to denmark, gathering firsthand stories and seeing the sites. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. At age 3, sonia, her mother helene, and two sisters made their way to switzerland before being reunited with her father in the usa in 1939. Reading recommendations historical fiction for children and teens about early north american history. This story is told by several people danish gentiles, jews, and a german soldiers. May 25, 2017 room in the heart, sonia levitin of course we also couldnt get through this list without a holocaust book. For the cure, set in the middle ages, we went to strasbourg, germany, to see the countryside, the architecture and museums. Compelling historical fiction, with chapters alternating between the perspective of several protagonists including a jewish girl, her nonjewish friends brother and a german soldier. Sonia levitin is the author of many popular books for young readers, including journey to america, the return, and the singing mountain. These stories of separation, deprivation, defiance, and bravery help students to understand the horror and magnitude of the holocaust.
Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. Julie lives with the constant, nagging fear that her family will be sent to a concentration camp. Room in the heart by levitin, sonia, 1934publication date 2003 topics world war, 19391945, world war, 19391945, holocaust, jewish 19391945. Notable social studies trade book for young people scholastic book club german rights. Room in the heart by levitin, sonia, 1934publication date 2005. Some of the published credits of sonia levitin include junk mans daugh. See all books authored by sonia levitin, including journey to america, and boom town, and more on. Levitins next book, room in the heart, a story based on denmarks rescue of its. Room in the heart book by sonia levitin thriftbooks. At age 3, sonia, her mother helene, and two sisters made their way to switzerland before. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. We found 185 books set in copenhagen and 1 others set nearby.
These books are an excellent complement to history units on world war ii. Alternating thirdperson narrations focus on jewish julie and christian niels, the older brother of julies best friend. Levitins next book, room in the heart, a story based on denmarks rescue of its jews, will be published in 2003 and adheres to her stated passion for writing about the quest for freedom, with ordinary people as heroes who can stand alone with their conscience. The dangers of the time are never far from the surface, and the story has immediacy because of the feelings readers will have for the characters. Buy a cheap copy of room in the heart book by sonia levitin. Amazon price new from used from library binding please retry. Bibliography of books about the danish resistance during. Room in the heart by sonia levitin 2003, hardcover for. Berlin, august 18, 1934 1 is a german american novelist, artist, producer, holocaust survivor, and author of over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as several theatrical plays and published essays on various topics for adults.
I write for young people because i remember my own. Beginning with the german invasion in april 1940, her novel traces the experiences of a varied, loosely linked group. Berlin, august 18, 1934 is a german american novelist, artist, producer, holocaust survivor, and author of over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as several theatrical plays and published essays on various topics for adults. In the book room in the heart by sonia levitin, the story follows the lives of two danish teens who experience the time period of 19401943, also known as world war 2. Scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Whether sonia levitin is writing picture books, mysteries, humor, historical.
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