The Devil's Arithmetic

Jane Yolen

Jan 2015 · Recorded Books · Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat

About this audiobook

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and an American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists," The Devil's Arithmetic plunges the listener into the terrible realities of the Nazi concentration camps. Chaya's tale is a celebration of the strength of the human spirit and a dramatic introduction to the darkest period of modern history.

Ratings and reviews

I LOVE THIS BOOK! My history Teacher read this to us, and when they were in the cart its like i could actully fill the pain! i cried when one of Chaya's friend died life is small so use it with happiness

This is amazing, I love all the details.

About the author

Jane Yolen was born February 11, 1939 in New York City. She received a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1960 and a master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts in 1976. After college, she became an editor in New York City and wrote during her lunch break. She sold her first children's book, Pirates in Petticoats, at the age of 22. Since then, she has written over 300 books for children, young adults, and adults. Her other works include the Emperor and the Kite, Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and The Devil's Arithmetic. She has won numerous awards including the Kerlan Award, the Regina Medal, the Keene State Children's Literature Award, the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award.