Sonia levitin is the author of more than forty books for children, young adults, and adults and has been publishing since 1973. Room in the heart sonia levitin publication library call number. The main character is jewish, while her friend and her brother, the other main characters, arent, and it shows how different each of their experiences are under the nazi occupation of denmark. The germans have just signed a treaty with the danes to protect them. Sonia levitin julie and her family are jews and live happily in copenhagen until the germans announce that they are occupying denmark her friend niels learns of the naziz plans to round up copenhagens jews. Levitins next book, room in the heart, a story based on denmarks rescue of its. Sonia levitin is the author of many popular books for young readers, including journey to america, the return, and the singing mountain. For room in the heart, dealing with the nazi occupation during wwii, my husband and i went to denmark, gathering firsthand stories and seeing the sites.
For room in the heart, dealing with the nazi occupation during wwii, my. What is room in the heart by sonia levitin about answers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. Told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in copenhagen was soiled by the nazi occupation and. What are the different hardware that will be needed by producer of the voice mail the srvice provider and the beneficiary. Buy escape from egypt by sonia levitin online at alibris. Whether sonia levitin is writing picture books, mysteries, humor, historical. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Room in the heart 9780525468714 by levitin, sonia and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This story is told by several people danish gentiles, jews, and a german soldiers. In the book room in the heart by sonia levitin, the story follows the lives of two danish teens who experience the time period of 19401943, also known as world war 2.
Sonia levitin is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in copenhagen was soiled by the nazi occupation and how the danes fought back with courage and. Levitin journey to america, a survivor of hitlers germany, offers a panoramic view of denmark during the german occupation. After reading a newspaper article to her class about atrocities in sudan, miss hazels class. See all books authored by sonia levitin, including journey to america, and boom town, and more on. Buy room in the heart book online at low prices in india. Sinai was another destination, and london and switzerland. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Told from various perspectives, a powerful novel revisits the nazi. Buy room in the heart book online at best prices in india on. Sonia levitin books, biography, contact information. One picture book, the man who kept his heart in a bucket actually.
Sonia levitin books list of books by author sonia levitin. L58 r66 2003 after german forces occupy denmark during world war ii, fifteenyearold julie weinstein and fifteenyearold niels nelson and their friends and families try to cope with their daily lives, finding various ways to resist the nazis and, ultimately, to survive. Room in the heart by levitin, sonia, 1934publication date 2003 topics world war, 19391945, world war, 19391945, holocaust, jewish 19391945. Told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in copenhagen was soiled by the nazi occupat. Room in the heart by sonia levitin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She has won numerous awards including the national jewish book award, the edgar alan poe award, the german catholic bishops award, and the pen award. Alternating thirdperson narrations focus on jewish julie and christian niels, the older brother of julies best friend. Beginning with the german invasion in april 1940, her novel traces the experiences of a varied, loosely linked group. Room in the heart hardcover october, 2003 by sonia levitin author visit amazons sonia levitin page.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Beginning with the german invasion in april 1940, her novel traces the. The dangers of the time are never far from the surface, and the story has immediacy because of the feelings readers will have for the characters. For the cure, set in the middle ages, we went to strasbourg, germany, to see the countryside, the architecture and museums. Room in the heart by sonia levitin, 2003, dutton childrens books edition, in english. Julie lives with the constant, nagging fear that her family will be sent to a concentration camp.
Room in the heart sonia levitin collections search. Told from several points of view, this novel reveals how life in. Room in the heart by sonia levitin 2005, paperback for. Strange relations by sonia levitin nook book ebook. Berlin, august 18, 1934 1 is a german american novelist, artist, producer, holocaust survivor, and author of over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as several theatrical plays and published essays on various topics for adults. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Room in the heart is a touching story of how teenagers deal with the nazi occupation in their native denmark. Some of the published credits of sonia levitin include junk mans daugh. Levitins next book, room in the heart, a story based on denmarks rescue of its jews, will be published in 2003 and adheres to her stated passion for writing about the quest for freedom, with ordinary people as heroes who can stand alone with their conscience. Dutton, 2003 0525468714 this book opens in 1940 in denmark.
A mustadd for all collections, this compelling book can be paired with johanna reisss the upstairs room harpercollins, 1972 or lois lowrys number the stars houghton. Room in the heart by sonia levitin 2003, hardcover for. Isbn 0525468714 suggested grade levels 7 to 10 summary and analysis this story follows the paths of two young danish people in the years leading up to world war ii. A solid historical novel explores the nazi occupation of denmark, from the night it begins to the extraordinary boatlift that saved some 7,000 of the countrys 8,000 jews. Room in the heart by sonia levitin, paperback barnes. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Sonia levitin after german forces occupy denmark during world war ii, fifteenyearold julie weinstein and fifteenyearold niels nelson and their friends and families try to cope with their daily lives, finding. Room in the heart by levitin, sonia, 1934publication date 2005. Dream freedom is based on a reallife teacher and her students who worked to make a difference in the lives of dinka slaves in modern day africa.
During this time the two teens, niels and julie, are faced with many challenges that test their beliefs. Share room in the heart by sonia levitin 2003, hardcover room in the heart by sonia levitin 2003, hardcover 1 product rating. Buy a cheap copy of room in the heart book by sonia levitin. Fifteenyearold julie lives with the constant, nagging fear that her family will be sent to a concentration camp. A solid historical novel explores the nazi occupation of denmark, from the night it. Awardwinning author sonia levitin juxtaposes the safe and secure world of an american classroom with the severe hardship of the dinka people, making dream freedom a book that will raise consciousness around the world. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Amazon price new from used from library binding please retry. While jews are persecuted in other countries by nazis, julies family and friends have a safe haven in copenhagen, denmark. Buy room in the heart by sonia levitin online at alibris. Room in the heart book by sonia levitin thriftbooks. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available.
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