Missing, The: The True Story of My Family in World War II

Reach for this book when your child starts asking difficult questions about family secrets, missing relatives, or why certain branches of your family tree seem to end abruptly. Michael Rosen provides a masterclass in how to approach dark historical truths with both honesty and gentleness. The book follows his personal quest to discover what happened to his great-uncles who vanished during the Holocaust, blending prose, poetry, and primary documents to solve a decades-old family mystery. It is a profound exploration of identity and loss, perfectly suited for the 10 to 14 age range. Parents will appreciate how it models the process of historical research while honoring the dignity of those lost to history, offering a way to discuss the Holocaust through the relatable lens of a personal family search.