Alicia: My Story
Overview & Summary
At thirteen, Alicia Appleman-Jurman began risking her life to save Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis through war-ravaged Poland, even after witnessing her own mother's murder. This memoir recounts how she rescued strangers, evaded capture repeatedly, and later helped lead other survivors on the dangerous route to Palestine after the war. Winner of the 1989 Christopher Award, it is one of the most harrowing first-person Holocaust accounts written from a child's perspective.
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Who This Book Is For
Designed for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) preparing for curricula at schools like Deerfield Academy, Eastside Catholic, Flintridge, Groton School, Sacred Heart Schools, St. Paul's School, The Lawrenceville School, Woodside Priory School. It fits right into English Literature and History studies.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
