Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
Miep Gies, who as a girl was a refugee during World War I, recognized that the world had once again become a dark place. Especially in danger were Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, like her boss's family. This is the story of how Miep helped hide the Frank family.
Anne Frank's diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways—like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends—to engage her. The story of their relationship—and the impending danger to the family in hiding—unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank's widely known story.
| SKU | 130689 |
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| ISBN | 9781541557260 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 40 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Picture Books |
| Additional Contributor | Valentina Toro |
| Primary Contributor | Barbara Lowell |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | Kar-Ben Publishing |