I am a Star: Child of the Holocaust

I am a Star: Child of the Holocaust reads much more like a history book than a narrative of a Holocaust survivor.  Because of the large amount of historical background information this book is an excellent choice for a student without much prior knowledge. 

Inge Auerbacher's poetry and clear recollection of her imprisonment in Teresienstadt, along with the background information create a very poignant story.  However, the story doesn't seem to contain as much action or suspense as books in the genre of Holocaust literature.  A young adult reader might quickly lose interest because of Auerbacher's more textbook like writing style.