Anna Is Still Here

Ida Vos

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Anna Is Still Here

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ida Vos

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you had to hide just to stay alive? Imagine being thirteen and discovering what it truly means to survive after a terrible war. Anna’s journey shows how courage and hope can shine even in the darkest times, but what challenges still lie ahead?

Themes

Holocaust SurvivorsChildren's Historical FictionComing of AgeFamilyMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows thirteen-year-old Anna, a hidden child survivor of the Nazi occupation in the Netherlands during World War II, as she comes to terms with her past and the realities of survival. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of loss, resilience, and identity without graphic content. Parents should know it addresses the emotional aftermath of war and the Holocaust in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Historical War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

139 pages
ISBN
9780785756705
Pages
139
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

JewsHolocaust SurvivorsNetherlandsJewish HolocaustHolocaustJewish

Places

Netherlands