Alexander Altmann A10567

Suzy ZAIL

About this book
Alexander Altmann A10567 was inspired by the true story of an Auschwitz survivor the author met at Melbourne Holocaust Museum (formerly Jewish Holocaust Centre). Fred Steiner was fourteen when he joined Auschwitz’s elite Horse Commando. On his left forearm is the number the Nazis tattooed on his skin - A10567. Fourteen-year-old Alexander Altmann doesn’t need to look at the number tattooed on his arm, A10567: he knows it by heart. He also knows that to survive Auschwitz, he has to toughen up. When he is given the job of breaking in the commander’s new horse, their survival becomes intertwined. Alexander knows the animal is scared and damaged, but he must win its trust. If he fails, they will both be killed.
Product details
Category
Young Adult
Publisher
Walker Books
Published
2014
ISBN
9781922179999
Country
Australia
Pages
288
EXCERPT
"'A10567.' Alexander was the last to be called. He stepped forwards. 'You'll do,' the block leader said, his lips pursed in a cynical smile. 'You might even live to see the New Year,' he paused, 'if you do as I say.' Alexander swallowed hard. 'You'll join the Horse Platoon tomorrow. You four will replace the four men who were shot today...' Alexander clenched his fists. 'Just get through the day', he breathed. 'Get through today....'
Author
Suzy ZAIL

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