Behind the Bookcase
Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
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Publisher Description
Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways—like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends—to engage her. The story of their relationship—and the impending danger to the family in hiding—unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story.
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Lowell's tale focuses on Miep Gies, the Dutch woman who helped Anne Frank and her family hide from the Nazis, then saved and preserved Frank's diary. After WWI, Gies was a malnourished child refugee from Austria; years later, this experience leads to her special relationship with Anne Miep "knew how it felt to be young and leave everything in your world behind." Toro's illustrations use a muted palette; sharp, sketchy lines; and gently exaggerated shapes to convey tension, but also joy, as when Miep brings Anne a pair of red high heels to wear, "a small moment of happiness." Best suited for those already familiar with Frank's story; includes an author's note, bibliography, and further reading. Ages 7 11.
