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I never saw another butterfly

Hana (Editor) Volavkova
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I never saw another butterfly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1970

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Hana (Editor) Volavkova

I never saw another butterfly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1970
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Terezin Concentration Camp • 1940s

Publication Year

1970

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

I Never Saw Another Butterfly is a poignant collection edited by Hana Volavkova, featuring art and poetry created by children imprisoned at the Terezin concentration camp during the Holocaust. It captures the resilience and perspectives of young individuals facing unimaginable circumstances, offering a profound historical and emotional insight into their experiences and expressions.

Melancholic

Dark

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

I Never Saw Another Butterfly, edited by Hana Volavková, is a poignant collection of art and poetry by Jewish children from the Terezín concentration camp. Reviews highlight its emotional depth and historical significance. Critics praise its ability to capture hope amidst despair. Some note a desire for more contextual information, but overall, it's seen as a moving tribute.

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Who Should Read I never saw another butterfly?

A reader who would appreciate I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Hana Volavkova is interested in Holocaust history, art, and poetry from children. Fans of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and Night by Elie Wiesel would find this collection poignant and evocative, offering a unique lens on resilience and hope.

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Terezin Concentration Camp • 1940s

Publication Year

1970

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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