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זהו סיפור על שתי נפשות ששרדו ממשפחה גדולה וענפה, נקלעו האחת לאנגליה והאחרת לישראל, ובסופו של דבר הצליחו למצוא זו את זו באנדרלמוסיה של הימים שלאחר מלחמת העולם השנייה.
זהו סיפור על שתי נפשות ששרדו ממשפחה גדולה וענפה, נקלעו האחת לאנגליה והאחרת לישראל, ובסופו של דבר הצליחו למצוא זו את זו באנדרלמוסיה של הימים שלאחר מלחמת העולם השנייה.
174 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1995
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Uri Orlev
44 books37 followersUri Orlev (Hebrew: אורי אורלב; born Jerzy Henryk Orlowski in 1931) is an award-winning Israeli children's author and translator of Polish-Jewish origin. Born in Warsaw, Poland, he survived the war years in the Warsaw Ghetto and the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp (where he was sent after his mother was shot by the Nazis). After the war he moved to Israel. He began writing children's literature in 1976 and has since published over 30 books, which are often biographical. His books have been translated from Hebrew into 25 languages, while he himself has also translated Polish literature into Hebrew. One of his most famous books, which was also adapted as a play and as a film, is the semi-autobiographical The Island on Bird Street.
In 1996 Orlev received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for children's literature.
In 1996 Orlev received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for children's literature.
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October 24, 2019
A sweet YA story of young survivors of concentrations camps who want to go to Israel after WW II. Their adventurous journey from a villa in Italy to the new country of Palestine is set against the background of the complicated political situation under the British Mandate. There are interesting descriptions of life on a Kibbutz and the perspective of Yulek’s long-lost Aunt, Lady Melanie Faulkner, who lives in England with her Christian husband. She spots a picture of her missing nephew in a newspaper and sets off to Jerusalem to find him.
October 27, 2013
Genre: International
Awards: Mildred Batchelder Award
Grade Level: 5-6
This novel tells the story of a young Holocaust survivor. When he goes to Palestine, he meets a new friend and together the adjust to a new life after the horrific experiences in the concentration camps. This book would be beneficial in my classroom because it shows my students to aftermath of World War II and not just what happened in World War II. It also will expose them to international terms that were for the author's intended audience such as the different kinds of international foods. This book also expresses the joy that life has to offer. The characters in this book rediscover happiness and joy after they thought they never would again. As an assignment, I would ask my students to write about a time when friendship helped them through a hard time in their lives.
Awards: Mildred Batchelder Award
Grade Level: 5-6
This novel tells the story of a young Holocaust survivor. When he goes to Palestine, he meets a new friend and together the adjust to a new life after the horrific experiences in the concentration camps. This book would be beneficial in my classroom because it shows my students to aftermath of World War II and not just what happened in World War II. It also will expose them to international terms that were for the author's intended audience such as the different kinds of international foods. This book also expresses the joy that life has to offer. The characters in this book rediscover happiness and joy after they thought they never would again. As an assignment, I would ask my students to write about a time when friendship helped them through a hard time in their lives.
October 15, 2008
World War II has ended. What is left for the Jewish refugees? The promise land. This book is about a boy coming to grips with what he wants in life now that the war is over and no one is left from his family *or so he thinks*. This the story of a woman cast out of the family before the war because married Christian. She discovers a photo in a newspaper that looks like her brother when he was younger. She starts a journey to find the boy in this photo and finds a whole lot more! It is a wonderful book and I can recommend it to everyone.
March 8, 2016
17-year old Yulek is the only member of his immediate family to survive the Holocaust. He joins a group of young Jews preparing to go to a kibbutz in Israel, while his aunt in London is searching for any surviving members of her family. She seems to always be one step behind him but eventually their paths will cross. A moving story of what happened to refugees after the war and the post-war chaos, as well as the challenge for Jews wanting to emigrate to Palestine.
May 10, 2015
March 29, 2015
The novel, "The Lady with the Hat", was originally published in Israel in 1990 however, the first American edition was in 1995. "The Lady with the Hat" was written by the marvellous author, Uri Orlev. The main character, Yulek, encounters many difficulties after the death of his father. Before going back, Yulek waits two years until he is seventeen years-old. He returns to his town, hoping to find his other family members who had survived the war.
Two years after the war has ended, Yulek leaves Palestine and returns to his birthplace. For instance "The houses looked smaller... Here and there something was missing, a house that had been burned or destroyed..." (Orlev 1). Yulek grew up in a two-story house and inherited a stable from his deceased grandfather. Once home, he spoke to the baker's daughter, Bashka. She informed him that the forester, Pitlak, was living in his house. As Bashka describes the forester, " He's worse than ever. He walks around all the time with a gun and says it's to protect against wolves" (Orlev 3). However, Yulek informs Bashka that he didn't want the house and that he was planning on selling it. To conclude, Yulek finally returns to his home after his father had died in the war.
After Yulek goes back to his town, he discovers information about his family. For this reason, Bashka informs him that an Englishwoman, who belonged to his family, wanted to see the house as well. As Bashka describes her "She came with an officer in a limousine from Warsaw. She was someone important, a real lady. She wanted to know if any of your family had come back..." (Orlev 5). Additionally, Yulek learns that Pitlak had told the townspeople that he saw Yulek's whole family being killed and him as well. Yulek remembers finding a picture of a wedding in which his aunt, Malka, was the bride. It was confusing to him since the groom was left unknown. In conclusion, Yulek is informed about what had happened while he was gone.
Later on, Yulek found the guts to be able to enter his house where Pitlak had settled. Pitlak tells him that his house belongs to the Poles and that it has become Pitlak's property. Also, Pitlak asked for Yulek to sign a document and offered to give him money for his return. Furthermore, Yulek tested Pitlak by asking him if anyone had come to see the house. He said that no one came and he lied since Bashka had told him that an Englishwoman had come. Yulek describes the main conflict of the war, "...the Russians, who has brought communism to Poland, and the old Polish hatred for the Jews" (Orlev 11). At last, Yulek meets Pitlak and he is asked to sign a document and the purpose of his return home is to make sure that no one had returned to it.
The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" is written by Uri Orlev. The main character, Yulek, decides to return to his birthplace after the death of his father. His intention was to make sure that no one came back to his apartment. However, Bashka informs him about Pitlak, the forester, living in his house. Yulek discovers that an Englishwoman is one of his family members and meets Pitlak as well.
April 12, 2015
Christianity and Judaism are similar religions. First of all, they both believe in one God however how they view Jesus differently. In Christianity they refer to Jesus as the Messiah or Savior and in Judaism he's a good teacher or a prophet of God. The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" was written by the talented author, Uri Orlev. Yulek enters a youth group of Jews, live in a villa together, and work to earn money. The group includes Robert, Rivka, Bella, Frieda, Yulek, and Theresa. Yulek falls in love with the new member of their group, Theresa.
Yulek enters Palestine while being an illegal immigrant. He meets his friends: Rivka, Robert, Bella, and Frieda. Rivka was the girl who had a crush on Yulek however, he and Robert weren't on great terms. For this reason, they met again in the United Nations refugee camp in Rome and that is where Yulek bailed Robert out of prison. For instance,"There Yulek found Robert under arrest for forging German concentration camp numbers on the wrists of DPs to enable them to get special benefits" (Orlev 22). Therefore, they resumed their friendship even though they had two opposite characters. As a matter of fact, money was the only thing that Robert cared about and Yulek believed in the revival of the Jews in their land. Also, Robert was delegated the treasurer, Rivka the housemother, and Bella and Frieda her assistants. They all lived in a villa where they worked for local farmers and craftsmen. Indeed, their incomes was put in a trust. Moreover, Yulek fell in love with Bella and as a side effect, Rivka had an unpleasant argument with Bella. This made Yulek decide that love was no longer important and that he should give up on it. To conclude, Yulek enters Palestine as an immigrant and meets his friends while living altogether in a villa where they worked for their earnings.
The group welcomed a new girl, Theresa. She was beautiful with green eyes and hated by Rivka. As soon as they met, Rivka commented on her cross and then broke it. However, Yulek defended her and told Rivka to not bother Theresa. For instance, "It was no wonder, thought Yulek, that Rivka had it in for her. Not that the other girls seemed to like her any better" (Orlev 43). It is clear that Rivka and the rest of the girls are jealous of the newcomer, Theresa. Yulek knew where the cross came. Indeed, Theresa had been hidden from the Nazis by a Christian family, convent, or monastery. Indeed, she goes to church which is why Robert questions why she is with them since she is not Jewish. Additionally, Yulek began to think of Robert as a rival; both competing for Theresa. Suddenly, Yulek's behavior towards Robert changed in a negative way. He started to get on his nerves for minuscule and unimportant reasons. In conclusion, Theresa is new to the group and her presence angered Rivka and caused tension between the two boys.
Robert and Yulek came back to the villa after going to the station and found out that Theresa was missing. Apparently, she left and went to Rome because the other girls attacked her several times. Theresa's absence troubled Yulek so, he went to town and looked for the first train to Rome. While looking he crosses Theresa, "It turned out that she had meant to leave the villa for only a day. She had gone to Rome to get away and to visit the Vatican Museum..." (Orlev 54). To add, Theresa was furious because of the girls and refused to go return to the villa. Later on, they were headed to the south of Palestine. The group reached their first destination: a long Quonset hut. They slept in tents provided with mattresses with hot tea and crackers. To sum up, Theresa went missing but it turned out she went to visit the Vatican Museum and since the girls bothered her, she didn't return to the villa.
All in all, the novel, Yulek returns to Palestine and enters a youth group of Jews who are also his friends. They live in a villa, and work to earn money. Among the group there is Rivka, a girl who is enraged because of Theresa and Yulek being in love with each other. Rivka's hatred towards Theresa is pure jealousy. Also, they travel together to the south of Palestine to a Quonset hut where they stay in tents.
May 3, 2015
Adolf Hitler once said: "As a Christian, I have no duty to allow myself to be cheated, but I have the duty to be a fighter for truth and justice". The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" was written by Uri Orlev. Melanie came to the villa hoping to find her nephew that looked like her brother and Motke told her where to find him. So she went to Metaponto and didn't find him. Then she went back to Jerusalem and met with her oldest friend Henya. Also, the ship where Yulek and his friends were was surrounded by a British plane. The British asked the people in the ship for their identities.
A girl from Rome, Melanie, came to the villa looking for her nephew named Julian Goldenberg. Apparently, her nephew was the only family member she has left from Poland and that he looked exactly like her brother. Melanie brought a photograph of her brother and handed it to a member of the staff, Motke. For instance, "Then, glancing at the photograph of Melanie's brother, Artur, he exclaimed, 'Hey, that's Yulek! That's my friend Yulek'" (Orlev 80). Surprised, Melanie confirmed that the boy from the picture and Yulek were the same person. Additionally, an index card indicated that Julian Goldenberg was here about 3 weeks ago and Melanie was also informed that he went to Metaponto. She went there but a man, Henyek, told her that Julian had already left for Palestine. To conclude, Melanie came to the villa hoping to find her nephew that looked like her brother.
Melanie went back to Jerusalem and the name of her Kibbutz was Shibolet. To add, she met with her old friend, Henya and told her the whole story. Melanie told a British officer about the ship since he will put her in touch with the Jewish underground to find out where Yulek is once he arrives. However, Henya wasn't pleased to hear that Melanie had told the British officer therefore, Melanie thought Henya didn't trust her. For example, "Without waiting for an answer she went on, "'All I told the major is that I'm looking for a nephew who is supposed to arrive on a ship from Europe'" (Orlev 111). Also, Henya promised Melanie that her husband, Yankele, will find Yulek. In conclusion, Melanie returned to Jerusalem and encountered one of her oldest friends, Henya.
Yulek and his friends were in a ship heading to Jerusalem. The wind was getting stronger, the waves were high, and it was four A.M. All of a sudden, Robert was gone and Yulek saw his Borselino in the bottom of a ladder and a plane with English people in it appeared. People plunged into the water but Yulek refused to since Theresa couldn't swim and all at once, Theresa vanished. Moreover, people from the ship were organized in groups. For instance, "He was talking to a pale young man, and Yulek approached to ask what kibbutz he was from. 'Shibolet' was the answer" (Orlev 131). To sum up, Yulek was in a ship of and all of a sudden the British boarded the ship and asked the people for their identities.
Hoping to find her nephew that looked very similar to her brother, Melanie went to the villa where Yulek lived. She traveled to Metaponto and didn't find him, then she went back to Jerusalem and met with her friend, Henya. Melanie was waiting for the ship where Yulek was supposed to arrive from Europe. To add, the ship surrounded by a British plane also, Robert and Theresa were missing. The British asked the people for their identities.
May 10, 2015
A Jew is not only one that practices for religion of Judaism, but also one who is of Jewish heritage because they consider themselves as a separate nation. This relates to the novel because A group of Jews including Yulek and his friends enter Palestine as illegal immigrants. The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" was written by Uri Orlev. Melanie and Henya carefully looked at the illegal immigrants coming from the ship but Yulek wasn't there. Yulek's group traveled to Cyprus with the British soldiers and Melanie wanted to bring him back without permission but Major Scott refused. Melanie went there and Yulek was aware that she was his aunt and she recognized him. To conclude, Melanie kept looking for Yulek after the ship of illegal immigrants came and they finally recognized each other.
In the morning, Henya informs Melanie that the ship with her brother has landed. To add, Melanie and Henya carefully looked at the illegal immigrants coming from the ship. For instance, "The boy from the photograph was not there. Nor did anyone know anything about him" (Orlev132). Another busload of immigrants came and Melanie spotted an unsual boy with a girl completely wet so Melanie went and asked if they knew Julian Goldenberg. They said they knew him and learn that Melanie is his aunt. Furthermore, Yulek still didn't appear and while he was gone, Melanie went out to look for the British officer who will help them find Yulek. To conclude, the ship landed and the immigrants came, Melanie met with Robert and Theresa but there was no sign of Yulek.
Yulek is with the sisters and Rivka traveling to Cyprus with the British soldiers. All of a sudden, the ship cut its engines and the anchor dropped. In Jerusalem, Major Scott, the British officer, greets Melanie. He informs her that the British ship, Empire Royal, full with the illegal immigrants is heading to Cyprus. As a result, they all headed in that direction. To add, Melanie and Major Scott went to look for Yulek in the gate. For instance, "'Judging by the number of illegal immigrants now in detention, it will be many months before he can get a visa under the quota'" (Orlev 156). However, bringing back Yulek without the authorization of the British may cost his commission and Major Scott doesn't want to risking his job and betraying his country. In conclusion, Yulek is with the two sisters and Rivka in a ship traveling to Cyprus, Melanie is informed about this and heads out to get Yulek back.
While Yulek was making his cot, a Palestinian named Yankele entered. His request was that everyone should change their name into a Hebrew name. As a result, Yulek's name was changed to Yuval Zahavi. A woman came to the camp where Yulek was, asking for him. Yankele finally tells him that Yulek's aunt from London came looking for him. Yankele also promises to find Melanie since he is almost certain that it is his wife's old friend. For instance, "For the first time since the end of the war, he had found someone from his family: someone who had known his parents, the house he grew up in, his brothers and sisters..." (Orlev 169). Melanie recognized Yulek and he was interrogated by a police officer and he saw his aunt. Since Yulek had changed his identity and given the wrong name of his father to Melanie, she change her mind and said it wasn't Yulek. However, he finally admitted to Melanie that he was Yulek and she burst into tears. Yulek had left in a ship to another camp but he still communicated with his aunt throughout letters. To sum up, Melanie went to the camp where Yulek was and they finally recognized each other.
To conclude, Melanie kept looking for Yulek after the ship of illegal immigrants came and they finally recognized each other. Melanie and Henya carefully looked at the illegal immigrants coming from the ship but Yulek wasn't there. His group traveled to Cyprus with the British soldiers and Melanie wanted to bring him back without permission but Major Scott refused. Melanie went there and Yulek was aware that she was his aunt and she recognized him. Finally, he and Melanie sent themselves letters since Yulek was in the training camp with the other immigrants.
The novel, "The Lady with the Hat", was originally published in Israel in 1990 however, the first American edition was in 1995. "The Lady with the Hat" was written by the marvellous author, Uri Orlev. The main character, Yulek, encounters many difficulties after the death of his father. Before going back, Yulek waits two years until he is seventeen years-old. He returns to his town, hoping to find his other family members who had survived the war.
Two years after the war has ended, Yulek leaves Palestine and returns to his birthplace. For instance "The houses looked smaller... Here and there something was missing, a house that had been burned or destroyed..." (Orlev 1). Yulek grew up in a two-story house and inherited a stable from his deceased grandfather. Once home, he spoke to the baker's daughter, Bashka. She informed him that the forester, Pitlak, was living in his house. As Bashka describes the forester, " He's worse than ever. He walks around all the time with a gun and says it's to protect against wolves" (Orlev 3). However, Yulek informs Bashka that he didn't want the house and that he was planning on selling it. To conclude, Yulek finally returns to his home after his father had died in the war.
After Yulek goes back to his town, he discovers information about his family. For this reason, Bashka informs him that an Englishwoman, who belonged to his family, wanted to see the house as well. As Bashka describes her "She came with an officer in a limousine from Warsaw. She was someone important, a real lady. She wanted to know if any of your family had come back..." (Orlev 5). Additionally, Yulek learns that Pitlak had told the townspeople that he saw Yulek's whole family being killed and him as well. Yulek remembers finding a picture of a wedding in which his aunt, Malka, was the bride. It was confusing to him since the groom was left unknown. In conclusion, Yulek is informed about what had happened while he was gone.
Later on, Yulek found the guts to be able to enter his house where Pitlak had settled. Pitlak tells him that his house belongs to the Poles and that it has become Pitlak's property. Also, Pitlak asked for Yulek to sign a document and offered to give him money for his return. Furthermore, Yulek tested Pitlak by asking him if anyone had come to see the house. He said that no one came and he lied since Bashka had told him that an Englishwoman had come. Yulek describes the main conflict of the war, "...the Russians, who has brought communism to Poland, and the old Polish hatred for the Jews" (Orlev 11). At last, Yulek meets Pitlak and he is asked to sign a document and the purpose of his return home is to make sure that no one had returned to it.
The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" is written by Uri Orlev. The main character, Yulek, decides to return to his birthplace after the death of his father. His intention was to make sure that no one came back to his apartment. However, Bashka informs him about Pitlak, the forester, living in his house. Yulek discovers that an Englishwoman is one of his family members and meets Pitlak as well.
April 12, 2015
Christianity and Judaism are similar religions. First of all, they both believe in one God however how they view Jesus differently. In Christianity they refer to Jesus as the Messiah or Savior and in Judaism he's a good teacher or a prophet of God. The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" was written by the talented author, Uri Orlev. Yulek enters a youth group of Jews, live in a villa together, and work to earn money. The group includes Robert, Rivka, Bella, Frieda, Yulek, and Theresa. Yulek falls in love with the new member of their group, Theresa.
Yulek enters Palestine while being an illegal immigrant. He meets his friends: Rivka, Robert, Bella, and Frieda. Rivka was the girl who had a crush on Yulek however, he and Robert weren't on great terms. For this reason, they met again in the United Nations refugee camp in Rome and that is where Yulek bailed Robert out of prison. For instance,"There Yulek found Robert under arrest for forging German concentration camp numbers on the wrists of DPs to enable them to get special benefits" (Orlev 22). Therefore, they resumed their friendship even though they had two opposite characters. As a matter of fact, money was the only thing that Robert cared about and Yulek believed in the revival of the Jews in their land. Also, Robert was delegated the treasurer, Rivka the housemother, and Bella and Frieda her assistants. They all lived in a villa where they worked for local farmers and craftsmen. Indeed, their incomes was put in a trust. Moreover, Yulek fell in love with Bella and as a side effect, Rivka had an unpleasant argument with Bella. This made Yulek decide that love was no longer important and that he should give up on it. To conclude, Yulek enters Palestine as an immigrant and meets his friends while living altogether in a villa where they worked for their earnings.
The group welcomed a new girl, Theresa. She was beautiful with green eyes and hated by Rivka. As soon as they met, Rivka commented on her cross and then broke it. However, Yulek defended her and told Rivka to not bother Theresa. For instance, "It was no wonder, thought Yulek, that Rivka had it in for her. Not that the other girls seemed to like her any better" (Orlev 43). It is clear that Rivka and the rest of the girls are jealous of the newcomer, Theresa. Yulek knew where the cross came. Indeed, Theresa had been hidden from the Nazis by a Christian family, convent, or monastery. Indeed, she goes to church which is why Robert questions why she is with them since she is not Jewish. Additionally, Yulek began to think of Robert as a rival; both competing for Theresa. Suddenly, Yulek's behavior towards Robert changed in a negative way. He started to get on his nerves for minuscule and unimportant reasons. In conclusion, Theresa is new to the group and her presence angered Rivka and caused tension between the two boys.
Robert and Yulek came back to the villa after going to the station and found out that Theresa was missing. Apparently, she left and went to Rome because the other girls attacked her several times. Theresa's absence troubled Yulek so, he went to town and looked for the first train to Rome. While looking he crosses Theresa, "It turned out that she had meant to leave the villa for only a day. She had gone to Rome to get away and to visit the Vatican Museum..." (Orlev 54). To add, Theresa was furious because of the girls and refused to go return to the villa. Later on, they were headed to the south of Palestine. The group reached their first destination: a long Quonset hut. They slept in tents provided with mattresses with hot tea and crackers. To sum up, Theresa went missing but it turned out she went to visit the Vatican Museum and since the girls bothered her, she didn't return to the villa.
All in all, the novel, Yulek returns to Palestine and enters a youth group of Jews who are also his friends. They live in a villa, and work to earn money. Among the group there is Rivka, a girl who is enraged because of Theresa and Yulek being in love with each other. Rivka's hatred towards Theresa is pure jealousy. Also, they travel together to the south of Palestine to a Quonset hut where they stay in tents.
May 3, 2015
Adolf Hitler once said: "As a Christian, I have no duty to allow myself to be cheated, but I have the duty to be a fighter for truth and justice". The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" was written by Uri Orlev. Melanie came to the villa hoping to find her nephew that looked like her brother and Motke told her where to find him. So she went to Metaponto and didn't find him. Then she went back to Jerusalem and met with her oldest friend Henya. Also, the ship where Yulek and his friends were was surrounded by a British plane. The British asked the people in the ship for their identities.
A girl from Rome, Melanie, came to the villa looking for her nephew named Julian Goldenberg. Apparently, her nephew was the only family member she has left from Poland and that he looked exactly like her brother. Melanie brought a photograph of her brother and handed it to a member of the staff, Motke. For instance, "Then, glancing at the photograph of Melanie's brother, Artur, he exclaimed, 'Hey, that's Yulek! That's my friend Yulek'" (Orlev 80). Surprised, Melanie confirmed that the boy from the picture and Yulek were the same person. Additionally, an index card indicated that Julian Goldenberg was here about 3 weeks ago and Melanie was also informed that he went to Metaponto. She went there but a man, Henyek, told her that Julian had already left for Palestine. To conclude, Melanie came to the villa hoping to find her nephew that looked like her brother.
Melanie went back to Jerusalem and the name of her Kibbutz was Shibolet. To add, she met with her old friend, Henya and told her the whole story. Melanie told a British officer about the ship since he will put her in touch with the Jewish underground to find out where Yulek is once he arrives. However, Henya wasn't pleased to hear that Melanie had told the British officer therefore, Melanie thought Henya didn't trust her. For example, "Without waiting for an answer she went on, "'All I told the major is that I'm looking for a nephew who is supposed to arrive on a ship from Europe'" (Orlev 111). Also, Henya promised Melanie that her husband, Yankele, will find Yulek. In conclusion, Melanie returned to Jerusalem and encountered one of her oldest friends, Henya.
Yulek and his friends were in a ship heading to Jerusalem. The wind was getting stronger, the waves were high, and it was four A.M. All of a sudden, Robert was gone and Yulek saw his Borselino in the bottom of a ladder and a plane with English people in it appeared. People plunged into the water but Yulek refused to since Theresa couldn't swim and all at once, Theresa vanished. Moreover, people from the ship were organized in groups. For instance, "He was talking to a pale young man, and Yulek approached to ask what kibbutz he was from. 'Shibolet' was the answer" (Orlev 131). To sum up, Yulek was in a ship of and all of a sudden the British boarded the ship and asked the people for their identities.
Hoping to find her nephew that looked very similar to her brother, Melanie went to the villa where Yulek lived. She traveled to Metaponto and didn't find him, then she went back to Jerusalem and met with her friend, Henya. Melanie was waiting for the ship where Yulek was supposed to arrive from Europe. To add, the ship surrounded by a British plane also, Robert and Theresa were missing. The British asked the people for their identities.
May 10, 2015
A Jew is not only one that practices for religion of Judaism, but also one who is of Jewish heritage because they consider themselves as a separate nation. This relates to the novel because A group of Jews including Yulek and his friends enter Palestine as illegal immigrants. The novel, "The Lady with the Hat" was written by Uri Orlev. Melanie and Henya carefully looked at the illegal immigrants coming from the ship but Yulek wasn't there. Yulek's group traveled to Cyprus with the British soldiers and Melanie wanted to bring him back without permission but Major Scott refused. Melanie went there and Yulek was aware that she was his aunt and she recognized him. To conclude, Melanie kept looking for Yulek after the ship of illegal immigrants came and they finally recognized each other.
In the morning, Henya informs Melanie that the ship with her brother has landed. To add, Melanie and Henya carefully looked at the illegal immigrants coming from the ship. For instance, "The boy from the photograph was not there. Nor did anyone know anything about him" (Orlev132). Another busload of immigrants came and Melanie spotted an unsual boy with a girl completely wet so Melanie went and asked if they knew Julian Goldenberg. They said they knew him and learn that Melanie is his aunt. Furthermore, Yulek still didn't appear and while he was gone, Melanie went out to look for the British officer who will help them find Yulek. To conclude, the ship landed and the immigrants came, Melanie met with Robert and Theresa but there was no sign of Yulek.
Yulek is with the sisters and Rivka traveling to Cyprus with the British soldiers. All of a sudden, the ship cut its engines and the anchor dropped. In Jerusalem, Major Scott, the British officer, greets Melanie. He informs her that the British ship, Empire Royal, full with the illegal immigrants is heading to Cyprus. As a result, they all headed in that direction. To add, Melanie and Major Scott went to look for Yulek in the gate. For instance, "'Judging by the number of illegal immigrants now in detention, it will be many months before he can get a visa under the quota'" (Orlev 156). However, bringing back Yulek without the authorization of the British may cost his commission and Major Scott doesn't want to risking his job and betraying his country. In conclusion, Yulek is with the two sisters and Rivka in a ship traveling to Cyprus, Melanie is informed about this and heads out to get Yulek back.
While Yulek was making his cot, a Palestinian named Yankele entered. His request was that everyone should change their name into a Hebrew name. As a result, Yulek's name was changed to Yuval Zahavi. A woman came to the camp where Yulek was, asking for him. Yankele finally tells him that Yulek's aunt from London came looking for him. Yankele also promises to find Melanie since he is almost certain that it is his wife's old friend. For instance, "For the first time since the end of the war, he had found someone from his family: someone who had known his parents, the house he grew up in, his brothers and sisters..." (Orlev 169). Melanie recognized Yulek and he was interrogated by a police officer and he saw his aunt. Since Yulek had changed his identity and given the wrong name of his father to Melanie, she change her mind and said it wasn't Yulek. However, he finally admitted to Melanie that he was Yulek and she burst into tears. Yulek had left in a ship to another camp but he still communicated with his aunt throughout letters. To sum up, Melanie went to the camp where Yulek was and they finally recognized each other.
To conclude, Melanie kept looking for Yulek after the ship of illegal immigrants came and they finally recognized each other. Melanie and Henya carefully looked at the illegal immigrants coming from the ship but Yulek wasn't there. His group traveled to Cyprus with the British soldiers and Melanie wanted to bring him back without permission but Major Scott refused. Melanie went there and Yulek was aware that she was his aunt and she recognized him. Finally, he and Melanie sent themselves letters since Yulek was in the training camp with the other immigrants.
October 31, 2013
Genre: International
Grade Level: 5-6
Awards: Batchelder Award (1996)
How to use in a classroom:
This novel talks about World War 2, and how adapting to life after the war was difficult for those who made it out of the concentration camps. Friendship is a big part of this book, it is what gets the main characters through their tough times assimilating to their new and restored life. As a follow-up activity I would have the students go home and research other stories about World War 2 and the Holocaust, and later come to class and present the stories they found.
Grade Level: 5-6
Awards: Batchelder Award (1996)
How to use in a classroom:
This novel talks about World War 2, and how adapting to life after the war was difficult for those who made it out of the concentration camps. Friendship is a big part of this book, it is what gets the main characters through their tough times assimilating to their new and restored life. As a follow-up activity I would have the students go home and research other stories about World War 2 and the Holocaust, and later come to class and present the stories they found.
June 24, 2015
Although the plot is a very typical boy-meets-girl, it is set against the vivid backdrop of pre-’48 Israel. One scene that was very memorable to me was the one where “illegal” Jewish immigrants dance the hora while being detained on a beach in Palestine. They hadn’t had much food or water, had been subjected to a very rough boat ride and a very rough landing, and were now being prevented from accessing their homeland. Most of them were very recent Holocaust survivors. Yet instead of lying defeated on the sand, they stood up on this beach in front of the English policemen, and began to dance.
April 22, 2010
A Polish Jew named Yulek has survived the Holocaust and is ready to start a new life in Palestine. His mother's sister discovers that he is still alive and covers many miles to reunite with him. Previous Batchelder Award winner.
December 8, 2013
Many times I forget that foreign books, can be well written. Uri Orlev does an excellent job at portraying what life may have been like for those who did survive the camps and for those who had high hopes of finding losr family members.
January 24, 2009
One of those true stories where you keep hoping and hoping and hoping. Shows the aftermath of the holocaust and what people had to go through to return to life. The persecution had not ended.
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March 19, 2012I liked it..holocaust
May 20, 2012
The topic I respect, Jews.
March 3, 2016
What happened to the surviving Jews after WWII ended?
September 22, 2016
read it
August 4, 2015
Man konnte alle handelnden Personen gut verstehen. Gutes Buch!
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