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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

Out of the Hitler Time, Book 1

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

By: Judith Kerr
Narrated by: Tacy Kneale
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This semi-autobiographical classic, written by Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War.

Tacy Kneale, Judith’s daughter, reads this extraordinary audio edition of the unforgettable adventure Michael Morpurgo called “The most life-enhancing book you could ever wish to read.”

Silver, Best Children’s Audiobook, New York Festival Radio Awards

Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer, and you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of those people. This is what happened to Anna in 1933.

Anna is too busy with her schoolwork and tobogganing to listen to the talk of Hitler. But one day she and her brother Max are rushed out of Germany in alarming secrecy, away from everything they know. Their father is wanted by the Nazis. This is the start of a huge adventure, sometimes frightening, very often funny and always exciting.

Judith Kerr wrote When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit fifty years ago, based on her own journey, so that her own children would know where she came from and the lengths to which her parents went to keep her and her brother safe. It has gone on to become a beloved classic that is required reading for many children all over the world and is an unforgettable introduction to the real-life impact of the Second World War.

To celebrate fifty years of this momentous classic this new audio version of the book, read by Judith’s daughter, actor and artist Tacy Kneale, creates a heartfelt and truly memorable rendition of this much-loved story.

©1971 Judith Kerr (P)1971 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Geography & Cultures Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Fiction Funny Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

“The most life-enhancing book you could ever wish to read.” – Michael Morpurgo

“quite simply one of the most heartfelt, life-affirming books you could ever read.” – The Independent Children’s Book Blog

“An extremely exciting adventure story.” – Daily Express

“A charming and touching book, often very funny” – Daily Mail

“Exact, intelligent and unsentimental.” – Sunday Telegraph

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This story was a lovely listen. The joy of childhood was so beautifully expressed! It’s a book that can be enjoyed again and again.

Such a touching story!

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it was amazing awesome and lovely it's soooooo gggggoooooodddd I love it performance was great

the book!

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Given the account was from the 1930's when she was a child, Judith Kerr's memory of escaping Nazi Germany to live in France is vivid and detailed. Interesting from a historical point of view and moved along at a good pace to keep us engaged as a family on a long car journey

A real life perspective of life as a war refugee child from one of our best known children's authors.

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Beautifully written and performed. I enjoyed this so much on its own merits as a story but also because I was invested in Judith Kerr’s personal experience at the heart of it. I would recommend to adults, parents and children of about age 9 and up.

Very enjoyable

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A child’s eye recollection of her family’s exile from Germany, via Switzerland and France to England. I loved the details that were described as a child would prioritise them and the insight into emotions was really heartwarming. Not just for children.

Wonderful, real story bringing history to life.

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