48 pages • 1 hour read
Carol MatasDaniel's Story
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Daniel's Story by Carol Matas follows a young Jewish boy named Daniel as he and his family endure the rise of the Nazis, the implementation of the Nuremberg Laws, and life in the Lodz Ghetto and Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. Daniel captures evidence of the atrocities with his camera and fights alongside the resistance before ultimately finding hope and love amid the devastation. This book includes graphic descriptions of the genocide and numerous traumas during the Holocaust.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews of Carol Matas' Daniel's Story often highlight its poignant and compelling portrayal of a young boy's experience during the Holocaust. Readers commend its emotional depth and historical accuracy, making it suitable for educational purposes. Criticisms occasionally mention a simplified narrative and character development. Despite this, it remains a powerful introduction to Holocaust literature.
Who Should Read Daniel's Story?
Readers who were moved by Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl or Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars will find Carol Matas’ Daniel’s Story compelling. This middle-grade historical fiction appeals to those interested in World War II and the Holocaust, blending emotional depth with historical accuracy.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
720LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Family
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Education
Military / War