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The Underground Reporters

By (author) Kathy Kacer
Categories: Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, 1933–1945 (National Socialist period), c 1930 to c 1939, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Early 20th century c 1900 to c 1950, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, c 1500 onwards to present day, Time period qualifiers, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Relating to religious groups, Relating to specific groups and cultures or social and cultural interests, Interest qualifiers, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity and inclusion, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism
Series: The Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers
Publisher: Second Story Press
Paperback : 9781896764856, 160 pages, October 2004
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A group of young Jewish friends create a newspaper during WWII to keep their spirits and hopes alive.

Description

In a quiet village in Czechoslovakia, laws restricted the freedom of Jewish people during WWII. A small plot of land by the river was allocated to the village’s Jewish youth, and it was here that some brave young people decided to create a newspaper.

Awards

  • Short-listed, British Columbia Library Association – Red Cedar Award (Non-fiction) 2007
  • Winner, Olive Branch Book Award (Non-Fiction) 2007
  • Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Book Award: Alberta Children’s Choice 2006
  • Commended, Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-fiction 2005
  • Commended, Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award 2005

Reviews

"A rich assortment of photographs and maps helps young readers connect with the people and places described in the book."

- Professionally Speaking (Ontario College of Teachers)

"Kacer makes these children come alive, leading her readers into the story as if it were a novel, while commemorating the lives of the kids."

- The Toronto Star

"This story is well-written and interesting, and meets the equity test."

- Voice (Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario)

"The Underground Reporters is an amazing story about survival, rather than death."

- Jewish Independent Online

"Readers will gain knowledge of the events that occurred during the beginning of World War II through the eyes of ordinary people."

- Resource Links

"Interspersed with black-and-white photographs, stories and artwork from the newspapers is a riveting story of courage."

- Jewish Book World

"The simple yet poignant style holds your attention."

- Association of Jewish Libraries

"We need a book like this that reminds us there is always hope and the human spirit will always survive."

- Lethbridge Herald

"Copies of the original editions and black-and-white photos salvaged from the war add to this incredible piece of Holocaust history."

- Kirkus Reviews

"Kacer's taut recounting of the grim background story highlights the brave gallantry of the children."

- City Parent

"Historical settings are well researched and vivid…characters and plot are at the forefront."

- CCL

"The undying spirit of the Jewish people during those dreadful times is emphasized, and descriptions of life in the camps are excellent."

- VOYA

"The book can also be an inspiration for children about how the human spirit can triumph over adversity."

- CM Magazine