HANA'S SUITCASE

MAINSTAGE | Apr. 18-May 21, 2010
Adapted by Emil Sher
Based on the book by Karen Levine
Originally published by Second Story Press
Directed by Allen MacInnis
Recommended for Grades 5-12 | Ages 10 & up

Premiered at LKTYP in 2006, the compelling, true story of Hanas Suitcase returns to LKTYP by overwhelming demand.

It is March, 2000. A childs suitcase arrives from Auschwitz at the tiny Childrens Holocaust Centre in Tokyo. Painted on the side are a name, Hana Brady, a birthdate and the word, Waisenkind (orphan). Spurred on by the children at the Centre, the curator embarks on a relentless search from Tokyo to Prague to Toronto to uncover the story of Hana and her fate at the hands of the Nazis.

A delicate and moving introduction to Holocaust themes for children. - The Globe and Mail

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Social Studies, Twentieth Century History, Religion and the Human Experience

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CONNECTIONS: Respect, Integrity, Fairness, Perseverance

Category:

Education

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• HANA'S SUITCASE
• Emil Sher
• Karen Levine
• Second Story Press
• Allen MacInnis
• LKTYP
• YPT

[Pia1802619]

the book changed my life,after that reading the book i was like "When I grow up I am going to be a holocaust museum director."

[anastasiagirl1342]

I liked the book but I cried at the ending! Its so sad!

[jojo9403]

@stuntsquiral1 same :(

[stuntsquiral1]

We read this book in class. It was horrible! not the book, the book was good. The Holocaust!

We also watched "The boy in Striped Pyjamas". We had to do a comparison essay on two. :( it was so sad!

[cupcakesmiles101]

I went to see this play. We even met this director. It was great. I recommend this to anyone.