Review: The Boy on the Wooden Box

The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son and I read this for his 6th grade English class. I carefully filter the books my kids read that deal with some of the ugliest parts of history, and I must say, this book is perfect for a young person who is just becoming aware of the Holocaust. The tone is gentle and not at all gratuitous in its depictions of the sufferings of the Jewish people, while at the same time managing to convey how monstrously they were treated. I really admire the author's ability to do this in a way appropriate to a young audience. The writing really draws you in, and it ends on a very positive note. I'm grateful my son was able to read this.

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