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A Dutch Jewish girl recounts the harrowing experiences of two and a half years spent in hiding in the upstairs bedroom of a Dutch farmer's house during World War II. Described with the innocence and simplicity of a child's diary, this story is both a historical account and a deeply moving personal narrative.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Johanna Reiss
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