Roller-Coaster Grandma: The Amazing Story of Dr. Ruth

by Pierre Lehu, Ruth Westheimer, Mark Simmons

Book Overview

"The art is wonderful, and the language is entertaining and captivating." - Association of Jewish Libraries

This graphic novel for ages 8-12 depicts the ups and downs of Dr. Ruth's life from her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to her training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through her immigration to the US where she started as a maid, became a college professor, and eventually a television star...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 168115532X
• ISBN13: 9781681155326
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7