Three Stars the Night Sky: A Holocaust Family's Odyssey of Separation and Reunion in Bloomington, MN

Who will remember the victims?
Eighty-nine-year-old
Holocaust survivor Edith Westerfeld
was just a young girl when she escaped the Nazi terror that claimed her family.
Seventy-six years later, she returns to her small German hometown to witness the unveiling of the
Stolpersteine
-memorial stones laid to honor her lost loved ones.
Through
historical photographs, primary documents, and powerful narrative non-fiction
,
Facing the Past
brings history to life as Edith confronts the past and discovers the profound weight of two simple words:
"I'm sorry."
A Powerful Tool for Holocaust Education
Perfect for classroom discussions, middle school history lessons, and Holocaust education programs.
Encourages critical thinking on moral responsibility, citizenship, and remembrance.
For students learning about historical atonement and its modern impact.
Ideal for:
✅
Middle-grade readers learning about the Holocaust and World War II
Teachers & librarians seeking Holocaust education resources for students
Parents who want to help kids understand the importance of history and remembrance
For readers of
Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust
and
We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance
.A Junior Library Guild selection