Hana's Suitcase on Stage-ebook

Hana's Suitcase on Stage-ebook

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"Sher’s interpretation of the story will lead to much interesting discussion with the many fans of Levine’s book."

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"Hana’s Suitcase works as a play because it builds connections with its audience’s members."

Toronto City Parent

"It's a strong testament to the forces that bring people together: imagination, curiosity and hope."

NOW Toronto

"Writer Emil Sher has adapted the story faithfully for the stage."

Toronto Star
A delicate and moving introduction to Holocaust themes for children. Globe and Mail

"This volume will serve as one of the most effective teaching models for Holocaust curriculums available."

SLJ

"Hana's Suitcase is a thought provoking new play that is making its U.S. premiere right here in St. Louis... It's a powerful production, about two children caught in the Holocaust and a young Japanese teacher's determination to tell their story. It's a production you'll want to make sure to see with your kids."

KDSK NewsChannel 5

"This compelling new play for families and young people delivers a sensitive message about why we must teach tolerance and acceptance."

This Week in St. Louis

"Hana's Suitcase balances entertainment and education wrapped in an engrossing theatrical package."

SceneChanges.com

"The staging of Hana's Suitcase is magnificent... A production... willing to trust its young viewers with visual, thematic, and temporal complexity: the story involves frequent and alluring crossovers and interactions between the characters of the modern and WWII time frames."

Eye Weekly

"It's really neat to be able to compare the story and the script, the similarities and the differences."

Sarah's Stars

"Sher's contribution, Hana's Suitcase on Stage, is a simply written, but powerful, teaching tool for middle and even high school students."

CM Magazine

"It's an incredible story with the power to move both children and adults alike."

Toronto Sun

"It's a must-read and a must-see for teachers and schoolchildren from coast to coast."

Jewishlondon.ca

The stage adaptation of the extraordinary true story that brings the history of the Holocaust to life for young readers

In 2000 Fumiko, the curator of a small Holocaust education centre in Japan, received an empty suitcase owned by a young girl, Hana Brady, lost in the Holocaust. Fumiko was determined to find out the details of Hana's story. This edition contains the full script of the play adaptation by Emil Sher.

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Publication Date: February 27, 2006

Reading Age: 9 - 12

Product Format: E-book – EPUB

Pages: 172

ISBN: 978-1-926739-88-5

Weight: 0

About the Author

Karen Levin

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