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Alexander Altmann A10567

By Suzy Zail
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Written by Suzy Zail, Alexander Altmann A10567 is a compelling young adult novel set during the Holocaust. It follows the harrowing journey of Alexander, a Jewish teenager who is imprisoned in Auschwitz. Amidst the brutal conditions, Alexander battles to maintain his humanity and hope, drawing strength from the friendships he forges against all odds.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in a powerful and moving story set during the Holocaust, following a young boy's struggle for survival in Auschwitz. With its emotional depth and historical insight, it offers a poignant look at hope, friendship, and resilience amidst unimaginable adversity.

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"Don't let her know you're scared," Alexander's father had said to him the first time Alexander had sat on Sari's back.

Fourteen-year-old Alexander Altmann doesn't need to look at the number tattooed on his arm, A10567; he knows it by heart. He also knows to survive Auschwitz, he must toughen up. Being soft will get him killed.

Alexander will take any chance he's given—and when that chance is caring for the German officers' horses, he grabs it. He just can't let them know he's scared.

Alexander Altmann A10567 is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the fight for survival in the face of unimaginable horrors.

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Alexander Altmann A10567 by Suzy Zail is a gripping and confronting young adult novel that explores themes of hope, adversity, and redemption. The book presents a moving story set in the brutal environment of concentration camps, showcasing the resilience and integrity of the human spirit. Suzy Zail's writing is praised for creating powerful and heartbreaking imagery, capturing readers' hearts. The narrative illustrates how a simple act of kindness can make a significant impact, making it highly recommended for upper-primary readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922179999

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 288

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Suzy Zail Young Adult

About the Author

Suzy Zail has written her father's story, The Tattooed Flower, his life as a child survivor of the Holocaust. Her first novel for young adults, The Wrong Boy, was short-listed for the 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award in the Older Readers category.

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