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One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping

One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss, Vienna, Austria to New York, 1938

(Dear America)

By Barry Denenberg

Interest Level

Grades 6 - 8

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 6.6

Lexile Measure®: 950L

DRA: Not Available

Guided Reading: NR

Genre

  • Diaries and Journals
  • Historical Fiction
  • Dictionaries
  • Series

Theme/Subject

  • Family Life
  • Courage, Bravery, Heroism
  • European
  • Immigration
  • Jewish Experience
  • World War II
  • Survival

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About This Book

This special Dear America edition is actually two stories in a single volume. In part 1 of a two-part story, Julie Weiss's world is suddenly torn apart by a war that will forever change the face of humanity. Her life as a privileged Jewish girl quickly becomes one of humiliation and terror. In part 2, Julie has left Nazi Austria for New York, where she begins a new life with her extended family, with whom she has never met.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Barry Denenberg
Barry Denenberg is the critically acclaimed author of non-fiction and historical fiction. His historical fiction includes titles in the Dear America, My Name is America, and Royal Diaries series, many of which have been named NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People.
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