These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief in-- and hope for-- survival. Their legacy of courage in the face of hatred will move you, captivate you, and, ultimately, inspire you.

Suggested Book Club Questions for Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Survivors:

• Did Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun emphasize any specific themes throughout Survivors? What do you think Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Survivors and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Survivors? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Survivors reveal Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Survivors affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Survivors:

• Did Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun make persuasive arguments in Survivors? Did Survivors change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Survivors?
• How does Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun biased within Survivors? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Survivors make you want to read next? Why?