Kate Willis's Reviews > The Doll with the Yellow Star

Oh, wow!!! This story made me cry so hard!! It's technically written for children, but the story and writing are so good that I claim it. I loved the child's perspective on immigrating to America during the early days of World War II, her fear of wearing a yellow star, and her heartbreak over having her family torn apart. There were also some sweet instances of every day life, and the doll theme was pretty cute. It is such a beautiful mix of sorrow and hope!

Best quote: Claudine thinks of the coals. They didn't look dangerous at all; in fact, they looked quite ordinary, even a bit dull. But then there were other things that seemed dull or ordinary and turned out to be dangerous. Words in the newspaper. Or a scrap of yellow cloth, cut into the shape of a star.

Altogether, I thought this was a masterful, sweet story perfect for readers of all ages.