The Anne Frank case

Susan Goldman Rubin

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The Anne Frank case

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Simon Wiesenthal's Search for the Truth

by Susan Goldman Rubin

Illustrated by Farnsworth, Bill, illustrator

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Simon Wiesenthal wasn’t just any man — he was a real-life detective who chased down the truth about Anne Frank. When people said she wasn’t real, he knew the story had to be told. His search shows why remembering history matters more than ever.

Themes

HolocaustHistoryJewish CultureTruth and MemoryFriendship

Quick Assessment

This book introduces early readers to the historical figure Simon Wiesenthal and his mission to prove the reality of Anne Frank amid Holocaust denial. Written at a grade 2 reading level, it sensitively explores themes of history, truth, and remembrance suitable for ages 5-8. Parents should be aware it touches on Holocaust history but in a gentle, age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
ISBN
9780545198165
Pages
40
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2009
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Austria

Subjects

Holocaust, Jewishfastfst00958866JewsNazi HuntersHolocaust, JewishHolocaust Survivors

People

Simon Wiesenthal (1908-2005)

Places

Austria