The Diary of a Young GirlAuthor: Anne Frank
Publisher: Contract Publishing
Published Date: 1952 (Published in English)
Number of pages: 304
Reading Level: 6th grade
Genre: biography, autobiography
YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
Genre: biography, autobiography
YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
This book was originally written from a Dutch Language. Anne Frank received this diary on her thirteen birthday and wrote in it about her friends and crushes until she was fifteen. During her life time she continued to write about her adventures from hiding from the Nazis for two year. This diary describes all of her struggles, and the death of her father from typhus in a concentration camp. There are several other tragedies that Anne faces in her lifetime while trying to escape the Nazis. This diary was recovered and has been published in 60 different languages.
I would rate this book an ESSENTIAL. This book is an enjoyable book that students would be able to connect to. In her journals Anne describes the different relationships that she makes with her friends. She is a normal girl with similar hopes and dreams of any 13 year old. She writes in day to day experiences which makes it possible to follow along. This diary also talks about the invasion on the Nazis and their treatment towards Anne and her family. Today students may not struggle with the same problems, but they have their own struggles and experiences in their lives. Everyone has their own trials that they will face in their live, but how they chose to overcome those obstacles with affect them immensely.
I would use this book while talking about World War II. Having different viewpoints from the same event could increase the students knowledge and understanding. Giving students two different sides can also help them create their own opinion. For an exercise I want students to see how positive Anne is during all these negative events happening to her and others around her. First, I would have students identify the negative events in Anne's life, and also include things that could cause her to be upset. Then, students can draw or describe the things that Anne finds happiness in. I believe having a positive attitude and searching for things that make you happy can help you get through any trial or tribulations standing in your life. The last part to this activity is to have students draw or describe things in their our lives where they find happiness in. Keeping positive things in your life as a priority can help you as a person, and will help you be successful in any situation.
Ratings
ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serve an educational purpose. Educationally this book provides a strong plot and the grammar is perfect. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.
ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and advisable books are next on the important list. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. For instance, the plot may not be as clear as an essential book. The education purpose would focus more on students' reading and comprehension, whereas an advisable book would be more for the enjoyment.
OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book would not support the students and their growth as readers. This book may be difficult to follow because the events are not plotted our in order or in a way that the students can relate to. These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular books.
NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported and there are several writing errors.
I would rate this book an ESSENTIAL. This book is an enjoyable book that students would be able to connect to. In her journals Anne describes the different relationships that she makes with her friends. She is a normal girl with similar hopes and dreams of any 13 year old. She writes in day to day experiences which makes it possible to follow along. This diary also talks about the invasion on the Nazis and their treatment towards Anne and her family. Today students may not struggle with the same problems, but they have their own struggles and experiences in their lives. Everyone has their own trials that they will face in their live, but how they chose to overcome those obstacles with affect them immensely.
I would use this book while talking about World War II. Having different viewpoints from the same event could increase the students knowledge and understanding. Giving students two different sides can also help them create their own opinion. For an exercise I want students to see how positive Anne is during all these negative events happening to her and others around her. First, I would have students identify the negative events in Anne's life, and also include things that could cause her to be upset. Then, students can draw or describe the things that Anne finds happiness in. I believe having a positive attitude and searching for things that make you happy can help you get through any trial or tribulations standing in your life. The last part to this activity is to have students draw or describe things in their our lives where they find happiness in. Keeping positive things in your life as a priority can help you as a person, and will help you be successful in any situation.
Ratings
ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serve an educational purpose. Educationally this book provides a strong plot and the grammar is perfect. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.
ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and advisable books are next on the important list. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. For instance, the plot may not be as clear as an essential book. The education purpose would focus more on students' reading and comprehension, whereas an advisable book would be more for the enjoyment.
OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book would not support the students and their growth as readers. This book may be difficult to follow because the events are not plotted our in order or in a way that the students can relate to. These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular books.
NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported and there are several writing errors.
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