One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2000 · Est. 4 hour read

One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping

Written by Barry Denenberg

Part of the Dear America series

A young girl flees Nazi Austria, seeking safety and a new life in America.

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246 pages· 37,183 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Julie Weiss's life shatters as war erupts, forcing her to flee Nazi Austria. In New York, she must navigate a new world with unfamiliar relatives. Can she find hope amidst the chaos and rebuild her life? Her journey from privilege to survival is a poignant tale of resilience and courage.

From the publisher

For the first time, a Dear America story is being told in two parts – complete in one volume! Julie Weiss’s world is suddenly torn apart by a war that will forever change the face of humanity. Her life as a privileged Jewish girl quickly becomes one of humiliation and terror. In part two, Julie has left Nazi Austria for New York, where she begins a new life with her extended family who she has never met.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
246
Words
37,183
Reading age
9–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about immigration and emigrationBooks about the HolocaustBooks about diariesBooks about 1930's
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~W
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
44824
Publication
Published
October 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439095181

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