The Hiding Place

by Corrie Ten Boom

A family sympathetic to the Jews does what it can to help during Hitler's reign of terror.  When their efforts are discovered, Corrie and her sister are sent to a concentration camp where starvation and hard labor become a way of life.


              Book Summary             

            Study Highlights             

Reading Level:   7th - 11th Spelling/Vocabulary:   Medium
Category:   Nonfiction Comprehension:   Medium
Setting:   Holland, concentration camps Critical Thinking:   Difficult
Theme:   Jesus saves, forgiveness Biblical Focus:  God is our provider
Paperback Novel:   239 pages Study Guide:  6 units

Related Studies:  W.W.II, history and geography of Holland and Germany, Jews

Barbara's Note:  This is a true story of tremendous faith, best suited for mature students.  We all want our children to experience this story, but wait until they can appreciate it!  It deals with extremely mature Christian concepts.  (Grades 9, 10)