Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl (Original title: Het Achterhuis) is the unforgettable true diary of Anne Frank, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl hiding with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Through her honest and vivid writing, Anne shares the fears, hopes, and daily struggles of life in hiding, alongside moments of warmth and dreams for a different future.

Over two difficult years, she records her thoughts about the outside world, her companions in hiding, and her personal reflections on life. Her diary ends abruptly in August 1944, when the family is betrayed and arrested.

This edition, published by Puffin Modern Classics, is in English and includes a special BBC TV dramatization that brings Anne’s extraordinary story to life for new generations of readers. "The Diary of a Young Girl" continues to inspire and move millions worldwide, offering a powerful testament to courage and humanity.

Technical details:

Edition publication year: Not specified

Publisher: Puffin Modern Classics

Language: English

Original language: Dutch

ISBN: 9780141315195

Intended audience: Young adults and adults

Relevant categories: Biography, History, Holocaust, Young adult literature, Translated literature