When We Flew Away: a Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary

Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history’s most acclaimed figures,exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank’s life before she went into hiding. Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved fatherAnne’s journalwritten while she and her family were in hiding during World War IIhas become one of the central texts of the Jewish experience during the Holocaustas well as a work of literary genius. With the Nazi occupation of the Netherlandsthe Frank family’s life is turned inside outblow by blowrestriction by restriction. Prejudicelossand terror run rampantand Anne is forced to bear witness as ordinary people become monstersand children and families are caught up in the inescapable tide of violence. In the midst of impossible dangerAnneaudacious and creative and fearlessdiscovers who she truly is. With a wisdom far beyond her yearsshe becomes a writer who will go on to change the world as we know it. Critically acclaimed author Alice Hoffman weaves a lyrical and heart-wrenching story of the way the world closes in on the Frank family from the moment the Nazis invade the Netherlands until they are forced into hidingbringing Anne to boldvivid life. Based on extensive research and published in cooperation with the Anne Frank House in AmsterdamWhen We Flew Away is an extraordinary and moving tour de force. Perfect for Alice Hoffman fans and readers of every age. \