The Magician of Auschwitz

Magic can be found in the darkest of places... It is the time of the Second World War, and Werner is a boy alone in the Auschwitz concentration camp. Separated from his family, he doesn't have a friend in the world. He shares his bunk with a quiet man named Herr Levin, who seems too gentle for this terrible place. One night Werner is woken by the sound of prison guards yelling. But it's not Werner they want, it's Herr Levin. "Do your magic " they order him. Magic? In Auschwitz? Werner never expected to meet a magician in such a sad and frightening place. Nor did he expect that his life could be changed, not just by Herr Levin's gift of magic, but by his gifts of hope and friendship. Includes a special section, with photographs, about the real-life Werner and the Great Nivelli.

Author: Kathy Kacer
Publisher: Second Story Press
Published: 09/05/2014
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 11.28h x 8.86w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9781927583463
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 170658 / Magician of Auschwitz


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/21/2014
Quill & Quire 09/01/2014 pg. 34
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2014
School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 136

About the Author
Kacer, Kathy: - Kathy Kacer's books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch, the Red Maple, the Hackmatack, and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family.Newland, Gillian: - Gillian Newland has illustrated a variety of publications ranging from magazine editorial to children�s books. She finds most of her inspiration to draw outside of her studio and can often be found sketching her fellow customers at a cafe or the animals at the zoo. Gillian lives in Toronto. http: //gilliannewland.com/