Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl

1. IDEA 1

   A girl writes in hiding

   Anne Frank received a diary for her thirteenth birthday in 1942, shortly before her Jewish family went into hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam. For two years she recorded daily life, her thoughts and her feelings, often addressing her diary as a friend named Kitty.

2. IDEA 2

   Eight people hid in an annex

   The Frank family and four others hid in rooms behind a bookcase in her father's office building. Anne describes the cramped conditions, the need for silence and the constant fear of discovery.

3. IDEA 3

   Helpers risked their lives

   Anne describes the helpers, including Miep Gies, who brought food and news at great personal risk. Their courage kept the group alive. They brought books, supplies and hope. They were heroes.

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