Hannelore was safe at her school in Germany when her mother and brothers received a letter saying that they were to be deported.  Knowing that her family would have a better chance at survival if she were there to care for them, Hannelore voluntarily turned herself in for deportation as well, thus beginning a nightmarish journey through the concentration camps of wartime Europe.  Hillman bravely records her haunting memories in order to ensure that her loved ones will not be forgotten, that the sacrifices of good people will be remembered and that the horror of Nazi Germany will never be repeated.

Once again, I have compiled a favorites list.  I read well over 100 books last year.  A few were awful, some were forgettable, many were quite good, and a handful were amazing.  The amazing ones are my Top Pikks–books that should be read, enjoyed and discussed over and over.  If you have read, or plan to read any of these, let me know what you think.  What books amazed you last year?

And in case you missed them, here are my Top Pikks from 2008 and 2007.

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