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The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank
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75 pages • 2 hours read

Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1947

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    Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl offers an intimate and poignant glimpse into the life of a Jewish teenager during WWII. Praised for its raw honesty and emotional depth, it humanizes historical tragedy. Some readers, however, find its episodic nature challenging. This timeless work remains essential for its powerful and personal portrayal of resilience.

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    Who Should Read The Diary of a Young Girl?

    A reader who would enjoy The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is typically interested in World War II history, personal narratives, and coming-of-age stories. Similar to readers of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Night by Elie Wiesel, they appreciate poignant, firsthand accounts that explore the human spirit under adversity.

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    Reading Age

    12+years

    Lexile Level

    1020L

    Book Details

    Topics
    History: European
    History: World
    Genre
    Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
    Period
    WWII / World War II
    Holocaust
    Themes
    Life/Time: Coming of Age
    Society: War
    Relationships: Family