The Secret of Gabi's Dresser

by Kathy Kacer

Overview

Gabi is a young Jewish girl living in Czechoslovakia during the time of the Holocaust. Gradually life is getting harder and harder. Jews are bullied at school, they can’t visit each other at a certain time, they have to walk everywhere, they are not allowed to go to non-Jewish stores, and finally Gabi’s best friend deserts her because she is Jewish. One day, the Nazis start visiting all the houses looking for Jewish children. In a tremendous act of courage, Gabi's mother protects Gabi from the soldiers by hiding her in their dining-room dresser. This is the story of author Kathy Kacer's own mother, who was the real-life Gabi. The only thing retrieved from their family's home after the war was the dresser that saved Gabi’s life. It now sits in author Kathy Kacer’s home in Toronto.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926739649
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	01/01/1999
Series:	Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Kathy Kacer’s books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family.

Editorial Reviews

"An insightful, educational and deeply moving work of historical fiction guaranteed to impact readers of all ages."

Canadian Jewish News

"In The Secret of Gabi's Dresser, parents and educators will find an indisposable resource for the challenging task of teaching kids about the Holocaust... The Secret of Gabi's Dresser will have readers young and old alike turning the pages eagerly, unable to put down this gripping story until its completion."

The Canadian Jewish News

"Kathy Kacer is a fabulous writer who paints a picture in your mind. Through her writing she expresses so much depth and passion that you feel that you are watching things being acted out. The Secret of Gabi's Dresser rightfully earns five stars!"

Age 12 Darcy

"There have been many books published in the last decade on this subject, the inhumane treatment of Jews during the Second World War, but readers, don't dismiss this title. 3 out of 4 stars."

CM Magazine

"Gabi's story is a simple, brave affirmation of what courage, ingenuity and luck can accomplish under the worst conditions, situations we hope and pray will not repeat themselves in our children's lifetimes."

The Telegram

"Kacer creates feelings of terror and tension as she deftly crafts her realistic story. Highly recommended."

CBRA

An absorbing story about a piece of Second World War history that is new to young readers of this genre. Recommended.

Canadian Review of Materials Magazine