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Chance: Escape from the Holocaust: Memories of a Refugee Childhood
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About Chance: Escape From The Holocaust: Memories Of A
Product Description Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Illustrated Books for Older ReadersA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2020A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2020Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020Booklist Best Books of 2020Horn Book Fanfare 2020 BooklistChicago Public Library Best of the Best 2020Jewish Journal Twenty of the Best 2020 (Non-Holiday) Jewish Books for KidsA National Jewish Book Award 2020 Finalist for Middle Grade FictionA 2021 Golden Dome Book Award Selection“Harrowing, engaging and utterly honest.” ―Elizabeth Wein, The New York Times Book Review“A captivating chronicle of eight turbulent years.” ―The Wall Street JournalFrom a beloved voice in children’s literature comes this landmark memoir of hope amid harrowing times and an engaging and unusual Holocaust story.With backlist sales of over 2.3 million copies, Uri Shulevitz, one of Farrar, Straus and Grioux’s most acclaimed picture-book creators, details the eight-year odyssey of how he and his Jewish family escaped the terrors of the Nazis by fleeing Warsaw for the Soviet Union in Chance.It was during those years, with threats at every turn, that the young Uri experienced his awakening as an artist, an experience that played a key role during this difficult time. By turns dreamlike and nightmarish, this heavily illustrated account of determination, courage, family loyalty, and the luck of coincidence is a true publishing event. From School Library Journal Gr 5–8—Shulevitz, a Caldecott Medalist and celebrated author of children's literature, offers a profoundly honest memoir that chronicles his childhood during the time of the Holocaust. The work details eight difficult years of survival; Shulevitz and his parents lived as refugees, fleeing Warsaw to many parts of the war-torn European landscape, including the Soviet Union, the city of Turkestan, and France. Shulevitz's relationship with art, as a means of genuine expression and as a constant companion, is apparent not only in the memories he shares but also in his drawings. His illustrations showcase a great deal of emotional resonance. The drawings are a testament to his mastery of line manipulation; he deftly captures movement and facial expressions. His contemplative narrative voice observes his younger self and his parents, recalling personal uncertainties, regrets, and hopes. His recollections unfold in scenes or moments. The chapter lengths vary from treasured insights to full retellings of his father's stories, unfolding in response to the pace of constant, sometimes jarring, changes he experienced. It is a privilege to hear this renowned artist reflect on his past, where hunger, loneliness, and fear battled with resilience, family strength, and the power of imagination. VERDICT Middle school readers will find Shulevitz's darkly captivating memoir hauntingly impressive and extraordinary. He admirably recollects how art became his guiding light in the darkness.—Rachel Mulligan, Pennsylvania State Univ. Review “Harrowing, engaging and utterly honest.” ―Elizabeth Wein, The New York Times Book Review“A captivating chronicle of eight turbulent years.” ―The Wall Street Journal“Shulevitz’s relationship with art, as a means of genuine expression and as a constant companion, is apparent not only in the memories he shares but also in his drawings. His illustrations showcase a great deal of emotional resonance . . . It is a privilege to hear this renowned artist reflect on his past, where hunger, loneliness, and fear battled with resilience, family strength, and the power of imagination . . . Middle school readers will find Shulevitz’s darkly captivating memoir hauntingly impressive and extraordinary.” ―School Library Journal, starred review“The first-person narrative, which continues through his teen years in Paris, is inviting and filled with absorbing details of everyday life, from playing games to facing bullies and fearsome dogs. The many illustrations―scary, imaginative, and humorous
