By Michael Rosen (author) , Benjamin Phillips (illustrator)
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A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz. "Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time. One day after another."
Eugène Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugène and his father escaped the convoy and survived - when so many others did not.
Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father's uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugène, but never returned.
With powerful illustrations from Benjamin Phillips, whose work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this sensitive true-story picture book reminds us of the best of people, in the worst of times.
Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.
Michael Rosen on Michael Rosen: I grew up in the London suburb of Pinner, a place my parents often wondered about. How had we landed there? My parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them. Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club. I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction.
Things you didn't know about Michael Rosen I wear size 12 shoes. I like speaking French. I'm an atheist. I love mobile phones. I love houmous. I can't live without green warty pickled gherkins. I hate racism. My father was American. I can slide my top lip one way and my bottom lip the other. I can play the harmonica.
Photo credit Laurence Cendroicz
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A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz."Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed One Day and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
One Day features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, True Stories, History, People / Places, Warfare & Battles, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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One Day was written by Michael Rosen and published by Walker Studio an imprint of Walker Books
One Day has 40 pages
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