Tomi: A Childhood Under the Nazis

by Tomi Ungerer

Book Overview

Tomi Ungerer grew up in Strasbourg, and led an idyllic childhood until the arrival of the Nazis in 1940. They renamed him Hans, forced him into the Hitler Youth, and for the next five years his life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570981639
• ISBN13: 9781570981630
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.9" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

A View of Alsace

As an American living in Alsace, France, I am interested in how WWII affected this area of hot dispute. Tomi Ungerer's memoir is informative concerning the Nazi occupation, and his ability to paint a vivid picture of Alsace, gives the reader a wonderful introduction to this unique area. His pictoral display, which ranges from his own childhood artwork to advertisements and newspaper clippings, brings that period of history to life. This book is a quick read because of his use of illustrations in telling his story. I highly recommend this book to others that want to learn more about WWII and the unique Alsatian culture.