![]() ![]() "Smith's short, evocative poems highlight significant incidents from Moishe's perspective as he survives against nearly impossible odds. a moving prose note from Moskowitz-Sweet concludes the book." - The Bulletin Small black and white vignettes add visual impact. Readers intimidated by denser prose may appreciate the understatement in this poetic account. ![]() "Smith’s spare verse propels readers swiftly through the story. An author’s note by Moskowitz-Sweet tells more about her late father Moishe, on whose memories this novel is based." - Horn Book Occasional watercolor wash sketches complement the poems, adding a memorable visual dimension. A deeply moving, beautifully written portrayal of an evil that cannot be allowed to be forgotten." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review ![]() "Moishe's daughter provides the story, as told to her by her father, and entrusts Smith to pen poems that strike at the heart of each moment, each fear, each horror and make it personal for readers even as time erases witnesses. A Parents Choice Magazine Gold Award WinnerĪ Bank Street College Best Book of the Year ![]()
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