When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and Bombs on Aunt Dainty

By Judith Kerr

Synopsis

A story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany before the start of the Second World War. Anna is nine years old when it one day her father goes missing. Then the entire family must flee Germany before the Nazi’s find them.

Setting

Europe 1930s

Themes

War, family

Genre

Semi autobiographical

Educational Aspect

• Anti-semitism
• Ideas surrounding belonging
• Loyalty and honesty
• Links to History curriculum