The Devil's Arithmetic

The Devil's Arithmetic

by Jane Yolen

published by: Viking

Summary: Hannah is 12 years old and is getting tired of attending the Passover dinner every year with her family. She doesn't understand what the big deal is. This year it's a little different though. The family decides that she should have the responsibility of opening the door for Elijah the prophet, one of the traditions performed every year. She does so grudgingly, and as she opens the door she is transported back in time! She doesn't know what year it is or where she is, but when she realizes that she is a Jew living in Poland at the start of WWII she is horrified of what might happen to her. She tries to warn her new family that she knows what's coming because she's from the future, but nobody believes her. Who would?

Personal Review: I absolutely loved this book! It was terrifying yet I fell in love with the characters and felt very emotional with the sad events that took place.

Cautionary Notes: Some parts were graphic