Anne Frank’s Diary Graphic Novel

5r Anne Frank, adapted by Ari Folman and illustrated by David Polonsky. 

Notes

This is a graphic novel adaptation of the story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who became one of the most well-known victims of the Holocaust due to the publication of her diary, The Diary of a Young Girl. Born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, Anne and her family fled to Amsterdam in 1934 to escape Nazi persecution. When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in 1940, the Franks went into hiding in a secret annex behind her father’s business. During this time, Anne kept a detailed diary, which she named "Kitty," where she wrote about her thoughts, fears, dreams, and the struggles of living in hiding.

Anne's diary, which was later discovered by her father, Otto Frank, after the family was betrayed and arrested in 1944, captures the emotional and psychological toll of living under constant threat, as well as Anne's deep reflections on human nature, identity, and hope. Tragically, Anne and her sister Margot died of typhus in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, just weeks before the camp was liberated by Allied forces.

Her diary was first published in 1947 and has since been translated into over 70 languages. Anne Frank’s story remains a poignant reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the enduring human spirit, and her diary serves as a powerful voice for the millions who suffered under Nazi oppression. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions about human rights, tolerance, and the importance of remembering history to prevent such atrocities from occurring again.

Description

Paper back graphic novel with colored illustrations on every page.