The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them.
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The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden.
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Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. Anett brings food to the mother and child hidden in her cellar, and helps guide them to boats on one moonless night.
Jennifer Elvgren, award-winning author of The Whispering Town and Josias, Hold the Book, is a former print journalist who finds her story ideas in real life. When Anett’s father worries that the refugees might get lost in the dark when they flee to the harbor, Anett suggests the whole village whisper directions to them as they go. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Featherbank. She lives in Albemarle County, Virginia. The Whispering Town book. The setting is a Danish fishing village, but one of the book’s charms is how little context you need to understand it: There’s a war, and Anett’s family is hiding refugees and sneaking them to safety by boat to neutral Sweden. Title The Whispering Town. 16 Total Resources 2 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Video Book Trailer for The Whispering Town; Grade; PK … Though the book was originally suggested for the 7 to 11 age range, our reviewer, Elizabeth Wein, said it felt appropriate as an introduction to the Holocaust for younger children.”, “This slim volume is highly recommended for its fine read, for its introduction to sound historical fiction and for its gentle look at a difficult past that cannot be ignored.” — Jewish Book World, “Both author and illustrator do an excellent job of bringing both the horror and humanity of this story to a level younger children can understand, and there is much of both: Nazis pounding on doors; Carl giving Anett his most prized possession, a heartshaped stone, a last gift from his father. Dark cartoon sketches reminiscent of Tomi Ungerer in opaque black, blues, grays and khaki green markers and word bubbles with the key words of direction paint the ominous atmosphere. Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. 3 -, We have ratings, but no written reviews for this, yet. The Whispering Town Jennifer Elvgren, illus. By using our site you consent to our use of cookies. With her husband, three children Caspian the border collie, Copperfield the foxhound, and Goodnight Moon the American quarter horse.
. Elvgren (Josias, Hold the Book) never stops her reportorial storytelling for a speech about why these brave people are defying the Nazis—Annet just knows she has to act. Nothing yet! View cart for details.We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. . This uncomplicated narrative of Danish resistance will facilitate teaching and discussion of a difficult yet necessary subject.” — Kirkus Reviews, “Based on real events that unfolded in the Danish fishing town of Gilleleje, it’s a story that feels urgent and refreshingly unsentimental.
It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. The Whispering Town by Jennifer Elvgren. With her husband, three children Caspian the border collie, Copperfield the foxhound, and Goodnight Moon the American quarter horse. Based on a true story. The title is derived from her suggestion that the whole town whisper directions to the pair to ensure they don’t get lost. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. This is my third set of lesson ideas for using picture books with older readers.
Kar-Ben, $17.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-4677-1194-4. This is a notable early introduction to the Danish resistance that deserves wide readership.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, “Rounding out this literary threesome of resistance and escape is ‘The Whispering Town,’ a picture book written by Jennifer Elvgren and illustrated by Fabio Santomauro. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. by Fabio Santomauro. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Top picked items. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Creators; Details; Reviews; The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. . The Whispering Town (Holocaust) Paperback – 1 February 2014 by Jennifer Elvgren (Author), Fabio Santomauro (Illustrator) 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings Anett’s job is to bring food to the Jewish mother and child hidden in her basement, where she finds her way down the dark stairs by following the sound of their whispers.
When you purchase books using links on our website, Bookroo or its affiliates may receive a small commission (at no added cost to you). Be the first to. But the town has a dark past. Also includes two customizable spaces to respond to questions, reflections, or learning targets. The Whispering Town Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson. The Whispering Town. Today’s picture book is Jennifer Elvgren’s The Whispering Town, one of many picture books set during The Holocaust.This book would be a great way to introduce students to The Holocaust–not an easy topic to bring up any time, especially the first time students have heard about it.
You should let Jennifer know that you want more details about The Whispering Town! The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. The publisher of 'The Whispering Town' recommends the book for children ages 7 to 11, but it feels appropriate for reading to very young children as an introduction to the subject of the Holocaust. The Whispering Town by Jennifer Elvgren and Fabio Santomauro. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. The threat to the escaping mother and child is only hinted at in the bales of barbed wire that accompany the Nazi soldiers whenever they appear, in the worrying absence of the father in the Jewish family group, and in the villagers’ ominous, repeated warning: ‘Stay safe.’ Santomauro’s thoughtful illustrations, with their restrained colors, subtly remind the reader of the village’s determined solidarity.” — The New York Times Book Review, “The direct simplicity of the story’s telling serves well as an introduction for younger children to the Holocaust. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed "The Whisper Man," for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark.
Santomauro, who has a distinctly graphic novel sensibility, uses strong ink lines and a rich neutral palette (save for a few splashes of red) to convey a sense of secrecy, high stakes, and profound moral courage.” — Publisher’s Weekly. With these multi-leveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark.
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Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. Read More →, Copyright 2020 by Lerner Publishing Group. “This picture book with a graphic novel sensibility tells the story of a young girl, Anett, whose family is harboring Jewish refugees in a Danish fishing village.
Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Jennifer Elvgren, award-winning author of The Whispering Town and Josias, Hold the Book, is a former print journalist who finds her story ideas in real life. It's definitely the least harrowing of the three books.
Jennifer Elvgren, award-winning author of The Whispering Town and Josias, Hold the Book, is a former print journalist who finds her story ideas in real life. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever and unusual plan for their safe passage to the harbor.
It’s definitely the least harrowing of the three books.
An unusual and strong addition to Holocaust literature.” — Booklist, “The spare storytelling style is perfectly matched with the sophisticated yet accessible illustrations, composed of black lines, fields of digital color, and scratchy pen details . I’m on a roll this summer! - The Whispering Town by Jennifer Elvgren (2014, Picture Book). Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}.