Behind the Bookcase
Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
By Barbara Lowell | Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
About the book
Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies.One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways—like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends—to engage her. The story of their relationship—and the impending danger to the family in hiding—unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story.BooklistJewish Book CouncilSchool Library Journal
Editions of Behind the Bookcase
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- ISBN 9781541557260
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- ISBN 9781541599543
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- ISBN 9781728405469
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- ISBN 9781728405476
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- ISBN 9781728405483
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- ISBN 9781728411927
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Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies.One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways—like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends—to engage her. The story of their relationship—and the impending danger to the family in hiding—unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story.BooklistJewish Book CouncilSchool Library Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Bookcase about?
Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies.One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways—like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends—to engage her. The story of their relationship—and the impending danger to the family in hiding—unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story.BooklistJewish Book CouncilSchool Library Journal
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Behind the Bookcase?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Behind the Bookcase?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781541557260
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Behind the Bookcase?
Barbara Lowell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Behind the Bookcase is available as paperback(ISBN 9781541557260) and ebook(ISBN 9781541599543) and ebook(ISBN 9781728405469) and ebook(ISBN 9781728405476) and ebook(ISBN 9781728405483) and ebook(ISBN 9781728411927) and ebook(ISBN 9781728411934)
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