Anne Frank: Beyond the Diary

Ruud Van Der Rol

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Anne Frank: Beyond the Diary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Photographic Remembrance

by Ruud Van Der Rol

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The rustle of turning pages carries whispers of a hidden attic where secrets and hopes live side by side. You can almost smell the ink from Anne’s diary as her words paint a world filled with courage and fear. Her story lingers, reminding us how a young girl’s voice can echo through history.

Themes

BiographyHistoryWar & ConflictJewish ExperienceComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book offers a richly illustrated and well-researched look into the life of Anne Frank, combining diary excerpts, historical essays, photographs, and interviews. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it provides context about the Holocaust and the impact of war while sensitively presenting Anne’s personal experiences. Parents should be aware that the book touches on themes of war, persecution, and loss but handles them appropriately for young adults.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

113 pages
ISBN
9780785765493
Pages
113
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

JewsNetherlandsHolocaust, JewishBiography & AutobiographyAmsterdam