Elie Wiesel: A Holocaust Survivor Cries Out for Peace is a biography that outlines Wiesel’s life and the basics of the Holocaust in an understandable way for younger readers. The book is well organized and sticks to the most important parts of Wiesel’s time as a prisoner and his work once he gained his freedom.
Houghton’s book on Wiesel is appropriate for younger readers who might not be ready to understand Night by Wiesel in full context. This book would be a good addition to any classroom biography section or as a tool for introducing a unit on the Holocaust. ( )