A Boy Named 68818 facts for kids
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| Author | Israel Stark as told to Miriam (Stark) Miller |
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| Illustrator | Gadi Pollack, Alex Firley |
| Cover artist | S. Kim Glassman |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Release number
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October 12, 2015 |
| Subject | Holocaust |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | I. Starck |
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Publication date
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2015 |
| Pages | 346 |
| ISBN | 978-168025-019-0 |
| LC Class | 2015945033 |
A Boy Named 68818 is a true story about a boy named Israel "Srulik" Stark. It tells how he survived the Holocaust, a terrible time when many Jewish people were persecuted. The book also shows his strong spirit and how he rebuilt his life afterward. His daughter, Miriam (Stark) Miller, wrote this book. It was published in 2015 and is meant for young people aged 10-14, as well as adults. Many Jewish and Holocaust memorial groups have praised the book.
Contents
What is A Boy Named 68818 About?
The story in the book is split into three main parts. Each part starts with a poem about the Holocaust. The book also includes colorful drawings by Gadi Pollack and Alex Firley.
Part One: Life Before the War
The first part of the book is called Fledgling. It describes Srulik Stark's life before World War II began. He grew up in a small village called Podhoryan, near Munkacs. To help readers understand Srulik's thoughts, the author created a fictional pet dove for him named "Taibele." This dove helps Srulik share his feelings and experiences. This section ends in mid-1944 when the Jewish community from Carpatho-Ruthenia was sent to Auschwitz.
Part Two: Surviving the Holocaust
The second part of the story focuses on Srulik's incredibly difficult experiences during the Holocaust. It tells about the harsh slave labor he was forced to do in places like Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and Melk. It also describes the terrifying death march he had to endure to Ebensee. This part shows the immense challenges he faced every day.
Part Three: Rebuilding Life
In the third part, the book shares how Srulik recovered and started a new life after the Holocaust. It describes his journey to the United States. This section highlights his strength and determination to rebuild after such a terrible time.
Extra Information in the Book
At the end of A Boy Named 68818, there are over 130 pages of helpful extra materials. These include:
- A glossary to explain difficult words.
- A historical overview of Europe between 1914 and 1948.
- A timeline of important events and maps that show Srulik's life journey.
- An explanation of the book's illustrations.
- A learning guide with lessons on history, geography, and Judaism.
- "Srulik's Personal Album," which contains real photographs of Srulik, his family, and items related to his story.
