Anna is Still Here

Name: Anna is Still Here
ISBN: 9780140369090

by Ida Vos

Anna, a 13-year-old Holocaust survivor, grapples with the realities of her past as a hidden child in Nazi-occupied Holland. This poignant story explores her journey to healing and finding her place in

About This Book

Ida Vos's 'Anna is Still Here' tells the story of thirteen-year-old Anna, a Jewish girl who survived the Holocaust by being hidden in Nazi-occupied Holland. The book delves into the profound emotional and psychological challenges she faces in the aftermath of the war, as she tries to reconcile her past as a 'hidden child' with the present. It explores themes of trauma, survivor's guilt, identity, and the difficult process of healing and finding a sense of belonging. While the book is listed for ages 4-11, its complex themes and the protagonist's age make it most suitable for the upper end of that range, or slightly older, for mature readers ready to engage with historical trauma and resilience.

Thirteen-year-old Anna, who was a "hidden child" in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II, gradually learns to deal with the realities of being a survivor.

Concepts

Resilience & Perseverance Sadness & Grief Loneliness & Belonging Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery Love & Family Empathy & Kindness Justice & Fairness Anxiety & Worry Being Different Cultural Identity Growing Up Family & Siblings

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

How does Anna's experience as a 'hidden child' affect her feelings and actions after the war?

What does it mean to be a survivor, and how does Anna learn to cope with this identity?

How do the people around Anna help or hinder her healing process?

What moments in the book show Anna's resilience and bravery?