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The Librarian of Auschwitz is ideal for readers of The Tattooist of
Auschwitz and The Choice, this graphic novel is the story of the
smallest library in the world – and the most dangerous. Based on
a true story, it is an extraordinary novel of courage and hope by
Antonio Iturbe and Loreto Aroca. ‘It wasn’t an extensive
library. In fact, it consisted of eight books and some of them were
in poor condition. But they were books. In this incredibly dark
place, they were a reminder of less sombre times, when words rang
out more loudly than machine guns . . .’ Fourteen-year-old Dita
is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken,
along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in
Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in
the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge
of the eight precious books the prisoners have managed to smuggle
past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the secret
librarian of Auschwitz, responsible for the safekeeping of the
small collection of titles, as well as the ‘living books’ –
prisoners of Auschwitz who know certain books so well, they too can
be ‘borrowed’ to educate the children in the camp. But books
are extremely dangerous. They make people think. And nowhere are
they more dangerous than in Block 31 of Auschwitz, the children’s
block, where the slightest transgression can result in execution,
no matter how young the transgressor . . . Based on the incredible
and moving true story of Dita Kraus, holocaust survivor and secret
librarian for the children’s block in Auschwitz.
From the bestselling author of The Librarian of Auschwitz, Antonio
Iturbe, comes a captivating historical novel based on a true story
- the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Antoine de
Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince. Flying. Love. War. For
some men everything is an adventure . . . All Antoine de Saint
Exupery wants to do is be a pilot. But flying is a dangerous dream
and one that sets him at odds with his aristocratic background and
the woman he loves. Despite attempts to keep him grounded, Antoine
is determined to venture forwards into the unknown. Together with
his friends, Jean and Henri, he will pioneer new mail routes across
the globe and help change the future of aviation. In the midst of
his adventures, Antoine also begins to weave a children's story
that is destined to touch the lives of millions of readers around
the world. A story called The Little Prince . . . Fame and fortune
may have finally found Antoine, but as the shadow of war begins to
threaten Europe, he's left to wonder whether his greatest adventure
is yet to come . . . Translated by Lilit Zekulin Thwaites, The
Prince of the Skies is a moving tale of love and friendship, war
and heroism, and the power of the written word. Praise for The
Prince of the Skies: 'I adored the character of Antoine' - Gill
Paul, author of The Secret Wife 'What a beautiful,
thought-provoking read' - Jennifer Ryan author of The Chilbury's
Ladies Choir and The Kitchen Front
From the bestselling author of The Librarian of Auschwitz, Antonio
Iturbe, comes a captivating historical novel based on a true story
- the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Antoine de
Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince. FLYING. LOVE. WAR. FOR
SOME MEN EVERYTHING IS AN ADVENTURE . . . All Antoine de Saint
Exupery wants to do is be a pilot. But flying is a dangerous dream
and one that sets him at odds with his aristocratic background and
the woman he loves. Despite attempts to keep him grounded, Antoine
is determined to venture forwards into the unknown. Together with
his friends, Jean and Henri, he will pioneer new mail routes across
the globe and help change the future of aviation. In the midst of
his adventures, Antoine also begins to weave a children's story
that is destined to touch the lives of millions of readers around
the world. A story called The Little Prince . . . Fame and fortune
may have finally found Antoine, but as the shadow of the Second
World War begins to threaten Europe, he's left to wonder whether
his greatest adventure is yet to come . . . Translated by Lilit
Zekulin Thwaites, The Prince of the Skies is a moving tale of love
and friendship, war and heroism, and the power of the written word.
Praise for The Prince of the Skies: 'I adored the character of
Antoine' - Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife 'What a beautiful,
thought-provoking read' - Jennifer Ryan author of The Chilbury's
Ladies Choir and The Kitchen Front
From the bestselling author of The Librarian of Auschwitz, Antonio
Iturbe, comes a captivating historical novel based on a true story
- the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Antoine de
Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince. FLYING. LOVE. WAR. FOR
SOME MEN EVERYTHING IS AN ADVENTURE . . . All Antoine de Saint
Exupery wants to do is be a pilot. But flying is a dangerous dream
and one that sets him at odds with his aristocratic background and
the woman he loves. Despite attempts to keep him grounded, Antoine
is determined to venture forwards into the unknown. Together with
his friends, Jean and Henri, he will pioneer new mail routes across
the globe and help change the future of aviation. In the midst of
his adventures, Antoine also begins to weave a children's story
that is destined to touch the lives of millions of readers around
the world. A story called The Little Prince . . . Fame and fortune
may have finally found Antoine, but as the shadow of the Second
World War begins to threaten Europe, he's left to wonder whether
his greatest adventure is yet to come . . . Translated by Lilit
Zekulin Thwaites, The Prince of the Skies is a moving tale of love
and friendship, war and heroism, and the power of the written word.
Praise for The Prince of the Skies: 'I adored the character of
Antoine' - Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife 'What a beautiful,
thought-provoking read' - Jennifer Ryan author of The Chilbury's
Ladies Choir and The Kitchen Front
For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice: this is
the story of the smallest library in the world - and the most
dangerous. 'It wasn't an extensive library. In fact, it consisted
of eight books and some of them were in poor condition. But they
were books. In this incredibly dark place, they were a reminder of
less sombre times, when words rang out more loudly than machine
guns...' Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by
the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father,
from the Terezin ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the
constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy
Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious books the
prisoners have managed to smuggle past the guards, she agrees. And
so Dita becomes the secret librarian of Auschwitz, responsible for
the safekeeping of the small collection of titles, as well as the
'living books' - prisoners of Auschwitz who know certain books so
well, they too can be 'borrowed' to educate the children in the
camp. But books are extremely dangerous. They make people think.
And nowhere are they more dangerous than in Block 31 of Auschwitz,
the children's block, where the slightest transgression can result
in execution, no matter how young the transgressor... The Sunday
Times bestseller for readers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The
Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice. From the author of The
Prince of the Skies, based on the incredible and moving true story
of Dita Kraus, holocaust survivor and secret librarian for the
children's block in Auschwitz.
Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis
at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the
Terezin ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror
that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks
Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners
have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita
becomes the librarian of Auschwitz. Out of one of the darkest
chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage
and hope.
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