When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

This semi-autobiographical and unforgettable story, of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany before the start of the Second World War, now reissued with its original cover illustration in this very special edition.

Michael Morpurgo called When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit: “The most life-enhancing book you could ever wish to read.”

This internationally acclaimed story of one Jewish family’s flight from Hitler’s Germany has become a much-loved classic, and has been in print since its debut 45 years ago.

Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in Germany any longer. Suppose you found, to your complete surprise, that your own father was one of those people.

That is what happened to Anna in 1933. She was nine years old when it began, too busy to take much notice of political posters, but out of them glared the face of Adolf Hitler, the man who would soon change the whole of Europe – starting with her own small life.

One day, Anna’s father was missing. Then she herself and her brother Max were being rushed by their mother, in alarming secrecy, away from everything they knew – home and schoolmates and well-loved toys – right out of Germany…

• A moving but humourous and subtle story which introduces the rise of Hitler, World War II and the themes of prejudice to children

• High profile, OBE-awarded author; Judith was also a recipient of the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

• When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit has been in print for 35 years

• Includes a foreword from Michael Morpurgo and “More than a Story” section with lots of extra info on the book and it’s author

• Judith Kerr books have sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK alone (Nielson)

• Collins Modern Classics are re-launched with gorgeous new covers, bringing these timeless story to a new generation.

Competition: Goodnight Mister Tom;Bombs on Aunt Dainty;Carrie’s War;A Small Person Far Away;Letters from the Lighthouse;Number the Stars;The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. by;Judith Kerr;Anne Frank;Morris Gleitzman;John Boyne;Robert Westall;Lois Lowry;Elizabeth Laird;Michelle Magorian