This book follows a young man readers can relate to as he endures theterror of being rounded up, of being ripped from his family and thensurviving in a death camp. You can smell it, you can understand his fear,you can feel his bewildered relief at surviving. Much of what is depictedis stark and painful, although it is written clearly and withoutsensationalism (really, the events are so sensational, they don't need tobe amplified.) Even as an adult, I got a visceral, gut-wrenching feel forthis boy's experience. I recommend parents read this along with their childand be prepared for important discussions. Lest I scare someone off, let meclarify that it is not too harsh for a pre-teen or teen reader. It's justbound to bring up strong feelings and discussion-inspiring questions.