Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place

Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Geis. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways—like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends—to engage her. The story of their relationship—and the impending danger to the family in hiding—unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story. ISBN: 978-1-5415-5725-3 (Hardcover)ISBN: 978-1-5415-5726-0 (Paperback) eBooks/audio eBooks available for Amazon Kindle as well as most other e-readers. eSource guides are tools for educators--parents or teachers--for helping children understand selected Kar-Ben books. These guides include historical context, definitions, pre- and post- reading questions, plus ideas for projects and activities. Behind the Bookcase eSource Teaching Guide