Parallel journeys
by Eleanor H. Ayer
Reading Level 7-8 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Two teenagers from opposite worlds face the horrors of World War II, each navigating fear, hatred, and survival in their own way. Their intertwined stories reveal the impact of war on identity and the courage it takes to endure. Experience a powerful journey through history that brings to life the struggles and resilience of youth in dark times.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalHistoricalComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Death by Suicide Hate Speech War & Conflict Loss & Grief Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689318308
- Pages
- 244
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 56,930
Genres
History
Subjects
Waterford, Helen, 1909- -- Juvenile literatureHeck, Alfons, 1928- -- Juvenile literatureHitler-Jugend -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureHolocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Juvenile literatureJews -- Germany -- Frankfurt am Main -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureHolocaust survivors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureGerman Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature