Alan & Naomi facts for kids

Alan & Naomi
Directed by	Sterling Van Wagenen
Written by	Myron Levoy Jordon Horowitz
Starring	Lukas Haas Vanessa Zaoui
Distributed by	PorchLight Entertainment
Release date(s)	January 31, 1992
Running time	96 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Alan & Naomi is a 1992 film that tells a touching story about friendship. It is set in Brooklyn, New York, during 1944. This was a time when World War II was happening.

The movie stars Lukas Haas as Alan and Vanessa Zaoui as Naomi. Their characters are the main focus of the film. The story is based on a book written by Myron Levoy.

The book, published in 1977, received many important awards. It was a finalist for the American Book Award for Children's Literature. It also earned honors from the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.

Alan & Naomi also won international awards. These include the National Book Awards for Children's Literature in Germany and Austria. It also received the Dutch Silver Pencil Prize. In 1986, the book was turned into a play called Geheime Freunde by Rudolf Herfurtner. The original book has been translated into eleven different languages.

The Story of Alan and Naomi

The film is about a 14-year-old boy named Alan. His parents encourage him to become friends with a girl named Naomi. Naomi has been through a very difficult experience. She saw her father harmed by a cruel group in Europe during the war. This event left her deeply upset and quiet.

Alan slowly builds a friendship with Naomi. He helps her to feel safer and happier. Their friendship shows how kindness can help someone heal from past troubles. The movie explores themes of empathy and understanding. It highlights how important it is to support others during hard times.