We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus)
Scholastic Inc. 2021
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 6th grade and up · ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- survival
- resistance
- courage
- resilience
- memory and testimony
- human rights
- injustice and antisemitism
- hope
About this book
In this powerful work of narrative nonfiction, Deborah Hopkinson shares true accounts of Jewish children and families who survived and resisted the Holocaust across different European countries. Drawing on diaries, letters, photographs, and testimony, the book highlights the many forms courage can take—from hiding and forging documents to smuggling food and sharing the truth. Clear, compassionate writing and rich back matter make complex history accessible to middle school and young teen readers. It’s a compelling choice for classrooms and families who want to understand the past and honor the voices of survivors.
Setting: Nazi-occupied Europe, 1939–1945
Frequently Asked Questions
Is We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus) right for my child?
Yes — We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus) is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.6, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include survival, resistance, courage.
How long does it take to read We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus)?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus) takes around 8.6h to finish. The book has 90,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus) have an AR quiz?
Yes — We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus) has an AR quiz available, worth 12 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus)?
We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus) has an AR reading level of 6.6, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.