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Chapters 1-5

• The following version of this book was used to create this Lesson Plan: Iturbe, Antonio. The Librarian of Auschwitz. Henry Holt and Company, 2017. Hardcover.

• Chapter 1 takes place in Auschwitz-Birkenau in January 1944.

• Human life is of little value in Auschwitz; a bullet is more valuable than a human.

• Death is profitable only if it is “cost-effective” (2).

• In the family camp at Auschwitz, Alfred (Fredy) Hirsch has established a school.

• The Germans think that it is a place where children play games and are kept out of trouble while their parents work.

• Even though schools are forbidden, Fredy has created a school that is hidden from the guards.

• As classes are in session, a warning is given that the guards are coming for an inspection.

• Dita frantically runs around the room collecting the books.

• Having a book is a capital offense.

• As Dita hides the books under her...

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