REISS, Johanna.
The Upstairs Room.
First Edition of Joanna Reiss's The Upstairs Room
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1972.
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First edition of this poignant autobiographical novel that recounts the author’s experiences as a Jewish child. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Adrienne when I haven't not but so one day maybe will, Joanna New York. Aug. 5 2015...I took my find upstairs to the front. wow. Joanna had left the hidden place in... (from the epilogue) Postscript." Near fine, in a very good dust jacket. Toning to the extremities. Light rubbing and bumping to the extremities of the dust jacket, darkening to the spine, light soiling to the rear panel. Jacket design by Kiyo Komoda.
Joanna Reiss’s The Upstairs Room (1972) is a poignant autobiographical novel that recounts the author’s experiences as a Jewish child hiding in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II. Written from the perspective of Annie de Leeuw, a fictionalized version of the author, the narrative explores themes of fear, resilience, and the loss of innocence as Annie and her sister Sini take refuge in the upstairs room of a Dutch farmhouse. The novel vividly portrays the psychological and emotional toll of hiding, as well as the courage and humanity of the Oosterveld family, the non-Jewish farmers who risked their lives to shelter the girls. Through its simple yet powerful prose, The Upstairs Room provides a child's-eye view of the Holocaust, emphasizing the personal and familial dimensions of survival during a period of immense historical trauma. Awarded the Newbery Honor, the book is both a compelling historical account and a testament to the enduring spirit of compassion and hope amidst adversity. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the Holocaust through a young person's perspective.
The Upstairs Room.
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