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The Devil's Arithmetic

by Jane Yolen

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The Devil's Arithmetic

In The Devil's Arithmetic, chapters 5-7 depict Hannah's disorienting immersion into 1942 Poland, where she struggles with cultural shock and a sense of belonging. A pivotal moment is when Hannah's...

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The Devil's Arithmetic

Hannah tells the girls stories about her life in New Rochelle, which amaze them due to the luxuries and opportunities like attending school, which they don't have. They are shocked by the concept of...

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The Devil's Arithmetic

On the way to Viosk, the group meets "half the shtetel," including four girls Hannah's age: Rachel, Shifre, Esther, and Yente. As they travel, they encounter a klezmer band hired by the bride's...

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