Books About Jewish Life

The Best Jewish Life Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about jewish life? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

I Have Lived a Thousand Years
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Chapter Book · 1997

I Have Lived a Thousand Years

By Livia Bitton-Jackson

A young girl's survival in Auschwitz and her journey to freedom.

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (1997)
224 pages· 53,660 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 23,866 ratings
Paperback
Summary: At thirteen, Elli Friedmann faces the horrors of Auschwitz with her family. As they endure unimaginable trials, Elli's resilience is tested. Will liberation bring the peace they seek, or will new challenges arise in a foreign land? Follow her harrowing journey from the depths of despair to the shores of hope.
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