This graphic novel is based on a true story about a girl named Rachel Cohen who discovers her passion for photography while she is living in a children's home outside Paris. With World War II ramping up, she find herself sent into hiding because she is Jewish. She has to change her name and is always wary of getting found out. Her camera goes with her and she continues to document her life.
The author writes this book based on her mother's childhood and what she faced during the War. You will find notes and photos detailing this information in the back of the book.
The author writes this book based on her mother's childhood and what she faced during the War. You will find notes and photos detailing this information in the back of the book.
The illustrations in this book are lovely and the story is another great one to add to stories of Jewish children who experienced World War II. This book was translated from French as written by the author.
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