Book: When We Flew Away by Alice Hoffman​

Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding. Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved father, Anne's journal, written while she and her family were in hiding during World War II, has become one of the central texts of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust, as well as a work of literary genius. Reviewers say the book is: *Poignant and heartrending *Beautifully written *A sympathetic and three-dimensional rendering of Anne Frank *An ambitious and beautifully written fictionalized prequel *A reminder of how important it is to remember and honor all that was lost