Milkweed

ByJerry Spinelli

Release Date: 2003-09-09
Genre: Historical Fiction for Young Adults

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 401 Ratings

Description

A stunning novel of the Holocaust from Newbery Medalist, Jerry Spinelli. And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday!

He's a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Filthy son of Abraham.

He's a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He's a boy who steals food for himself, and the other orphans. He's a boy who believes in bread, and mothers, and angels.

He's a boy who wants to be a Nazi, with tall, shiny jackboots of his own-until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind.

And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he's a boy who realizes it's safest of all to be nobody.

Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli takes us to one of the most devastating settings imaginable-Nazi-occupied Warsaw during World War II-and tells a tale of heartbreak, hope, and survival through the bright eyes of a young Holocaust orphan.

Reviews

A favorite of my youth
4
By frijolititos
I asked to take this from my English teacher before he donated a box and I’m glad I did. It’s a book I have read multiple times and as a kid I was inspired to draw pictures of some of my favorite scenes. It’s a good glimpse into the time period and keeps you wanting to read.
Milkweed
5
By Rome55555
This book- that I have read countless times and will continue to reread- never fails to break me down. It is both heartbreaking and beautiful, and I wish I could go back and read it for the first time again.
Memorable
5
By Adam126roblox King
I started reading this book at about 8pm once finished at 9pm. Now I am one of those people who doesn’t read books unless I like them. I read that boon in a hour and I read faster the better the book is. So as you can image I was very very happy and curious what he(Main protagonist) was going to do next. The setting is amazing, as is the story. The story is a deep cave you just wanna explore deeper and deeper. It’s one of my favorite books ever. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in history. And, you should always read more than once like I did I read that 2 years ago still reading it to this day.
This book made me cry😭
5
By Elleah Thurston😎💙😎💙
It’s an amazing book, and it has a very happy ending. But, if you are one of those people who don’t cry during movies or while reading a book, then I wouldn’t recommend this book. But I really liked it, and I’m a ten year old.
Wow
2
By DweebReviews
I know a bit about the Holocaust but, The main character was so unrealistic during World War 2. It’s not bad, but the character was horrible!!!
Really good
5
By superstonewarrior
I originally read this book in middle school and even though I don't remember much from it, I remember I thought it was really good.
Milkweed
5
By Thingoneandthingtwo
I thought this was a great book and I would read it again in a heart beat. The background of the story and how it took place. World war 2 I thought was incredible i loved this book
One of the best books ever!!!
5
By Cat113331
I do not give reviews very often, but this is one of the best books that I ever read. This book makes you feel like you are right there watching the story unfold. You should try it!
Amazing
5
By Mimi875
third time reading. always good.
this book has changed my life and outlook on it
5
By Cheese finger cx'
this book has changed my life and outlook on it I read this book about three years ago and it is the best book ever! I have nothing but good things to say and think about this book it is just amazing and will make you love life even more!!