"Anne Frank's remarkable diary has become a world classic - a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.

"In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, the Franks and another family lived cloistered in the secret upstairs rooms of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.

"In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and fragility and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short". - Citation is provided below!

In our six-week novel study, we will read The Diary of Anne Frank! Through discussions, we will tackle the intricacies of the story to examine the impact that this diary has had on the world. Through our discussions, we will discuss the events of the diary, the characters and how they develop through their experiences, coming-of-age moments by Anne and others, the history behind World War II and the Holocaust, and more! Below is a list of topics and the schedule that we will be following. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Citation:
          Frank, Anne. The Diary of a Young Girl. Definitive ed., New York, Bantam Books, 1952.