The Diary of a Young Girl

Describe the "secret annex" in which the families go into hiding.

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In the July 11th entry, Anne continues her description of their hiding place. They are located where they can hear the Westertoren clock chime every quarter of an hour. The sound is irritating to some, but it is comforting to Anne. Anne and her father seeing into their hiding place. They are not allowed to look out the windows or go outside. At night, they can make no noise because it might give away their location. To the left is a narrow hallway opening onto a room that serves as the Frank family's living room and bedroom. Next door is a smaller room, the )edroom and study of the two young ladies of the family. ro the right of the stairs is a windowless washroom. with a link. The door in the corner leads to the toilet and another one to Margot's and my room. If you go up the stairs and open the door at the top, you're surprised to see such a large, light and spacious room in an old canalside house like this. It contains a stove (thanks to the fact hat it used to be Mr. Kugler's laboratory) and a sink.

This will be the kitchen and bedroom of Mr. and Mrs. van Daan, as well as the general living room, dining room and study for us all. A tiny side room is to be Peter van Daan's bedroom. Then, just as in the front part of the building, there's an attic and a loft. So there you are. Now I've introduced you to the whole of our lovely Annex!

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The Diary of a Young Girl