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The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List Hardcover – August 27, 2013
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Amazon Best Books of the Month, August 2013: For readers ages 11 and up, Leon Leyson’s remarkable memoir, The Boy on the Wooden Box, is the moving account of a happy childhood shattered by the Holocaust. Leyson was fortunate enough to survive, thanks largely to Oskar Schindler. As the youngest member of Schindler’s list, Leyson offers a unique perspective on the man who became his lifelong hero and his first-hand account of day-to-day existence in the factory--which did not alleviate the fear or deprivation--and his personal interaction with Schindler is powerful and special. The Boy on the Wooden Box is an important work, helping mature young readers understand the Holocaust through the life of a young person who lived it. --Seira Wilson
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This powerful memoir of one of the youngest boys on Schindler’s list deserves to be shared. Leon Leyson grew up in Poland as the youngest of five children. As WWII breaks out, Leyson’s ingenuity and bravery, combined with the kindness of strangers and a bit of serendipity, save his life, time and again. The storytelling can at times meander, and the various reflections of his life in Poland during the war can result in a certain patchiness, but Leyson’s experiences and memories still make for compelling reading about what it was like to suffer through the Holocaust. This memoir is a natural curriculum addition to WWII units for upper-elementary- and middle-school readers. Be sure to have additional materials on hand about Oskar Schindler, as readers will want to do more research into Leyson’s story. Grades 4-7. --Sarah Bean Thompson
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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R. Deboer
on September 2, 2013
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A great book that lets the reader have a firsthand look at the deep heartache of a Jewish family in WWII. It is detailed enough to break your heart, but not so dark as to terrify my children. I would hand it over to my middle school aged kids and read along with them. The author ends with a great testimony to hope and healing.
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on September 10, 2013
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This is a moving and harrowing account of a family's survival of the Holocaust, thanks to Oskar Schindler's repeated interventions. While the story is riveting, it is told in the voice of the late Leon Leyson which allows the reader to envision the family as they struggle to survive mentally and physically the inhuman conditions, repeated disappointments and loss of family members. His service in the U.S. military and subsequent successful life among family and friends in California is a tribute to his optimism and mental fortitude.
In addition to the story which appeals not only to young people, the book is beautifully published. Not least of all are the birds that begin on the front end paper and follow throughout at the beginning of the chapters, until the two remaining fly away on the end paper. This memoir is a work of love.
In addition to the story which appeals not only to young people, the book is beautifully published. Not least of all are the birds that begin on the front end paper and follow throughout at the beginning of the chapters, until the two remaining fly away on the end paper. This memoir is a work of love.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Jeffrey P. Koerber
on September 8, 2013
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Having heard the late Mr. Leon Leyson speak on a few occasions, I recall how the straightforwardness of his narrative would draw the listener into the experiences of a boy, who was also a Jew, facing the unfolding oppression of Nazi rule. The book captures his journey of survival, and while presented as a text for young readers, anyone who has read about the Holocaust will find here a deeply engaging story.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Nancy L. Holmes
on September 21, 2013
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The Boy on the Wooden Box is a magnificent book for readers not only 9-14 but years beyond. It is breathtaking, inspirational, beautifully written and edited.
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on September 11, 2013
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The story of the youngest survivor from Schindler's list, Leoo Leyson, this is a wonderful book that one cannot leave out of his hands once started to read it. It worth reading! And not only for young adults. It is a must read for all those interested in the stories of the Holocaust survivors.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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on September 14, 2013
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What a wonderful, amazing story...I couldn't put it down and it ,of course, made me cry. And while it was incredibly sad, it was also hopeful in showing that someone can live through the most horrible of circumstances and still come out on the other side to live a happy and productive life. A must read for teens and adults.
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Mitchell E Blake
on September 7, 2013
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This is an incredible story of survival and hope under the most horrific circumstances. Although published as a book for teenage readers, this is a compelling story for adults as well.
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Katy Texas
on September 19, 2013
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I have ready many books about the Holocaust. This was very touching and well written. I recommend it. Thank you.
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