Gifts from the Enemy
Starred Review
★ “Wiener’s story is simplified and depends on the dramatic illustrations for their impact. The text starts out sparse and simple and becomes more ample and mature as the story progresses. The art is the story, however, and it is prize-worthy.” – Jewish Book Council , STARRED REVIEW
“The descriptions of his experiences in the concentration camps are accompanied by Orback’s Norman Rockwell–like illustrations that convey the horror of the time period. The brightly hued illustrations of the small town of Chrzanow are in stark contrast to the dark and agonizing depictions of the camps.” – School Library Journal
“Orback’s luminous oil paintings are respectful of the subject matter and make effective use of light and shadowing.” – Booklist
“A children’s book that tells the story of a Holocaust teen survivor and how an unexpected person shows moral courage through repeated acts of kindness to the boy. The book is powerfully illustrated by Orback, who lives in Seattle.” – The Seattle Times
Gold Award Winner of the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Awards!
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