Books Quote by Morris Gleitzman
““Dear Reader Once and its sequel Then are two parts of the same story, but they were written and published as two separate books. In this edition they are together for the first time. Felix and Zelda’s story came from my imagination, but it was inspired by a period of history that was all too real. My grandfather was a Jew from Krakow in Poland. He left there long before that time, but his extended family didn’t and most of them perished. Fifteen years ago I read a book about Janusz Korczak, a Polish Jewish doctor and children’s author who devoted his life to caring for young people. Over many years he helped run an orphanage for two hundred Jewish children. In 1942, when the Nazis murdered these orphans, Janusz Korczak was offered his freedom but chose to die””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Diary of a Young Girl (combined edition) by Morris Gleitzman, 2023
The narrative intertwines fictional characters with real Holocaust history, highlighting personal loss and moral courage amidst tragedy.
In simple terms: Fiction meets history, showing bravery and loss.
Key Takeaway
Remember past suffering, honor courage.
Themes
history
memory
morality
fiction
courage
Mood
somber
reflective
respectful
Type
educational
memorial
literary
When to use this quote
- teaching history
- literary analysis
- memorial events
- family storytelling
Key Concepts
Holocaust
personal narrative
ethical choice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does blending fiction with history affect understanding?
- What responsibilities do authors have when portraying real tragedies?
A Different Perspective
The story may simplify complex historical events for narrative flow.
