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Biography & Memoir· Netherlands

The Diary of a Young Girl

by Anne Frank
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1947285 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl (1947) stands as one of the most significant works of biography & memoir of its era. Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hidden with her family in a secret annex in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam for more than two years, kept a diary that became one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust. Her voice—curious, funny, and deeply humane—has moved generations. Themes of Holocaust, adolescence, hiding run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1947.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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194713
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Netherlands
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Diary of a Young Girl about?

Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hidden with her family in a secret annex in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam for more than two years, kept a diary that became one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust. Her voice—curious, funny, and deeply humane—has moved generations.

Who wrote The Diary of a Young Girl?

The Diary of a Young Girl was written by Anne Frank, from Netherlands. First published in 1947.

What awards has The Diary of a Young Girl won?

The Diary of a Young Girl has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1947.

Is The Diary of a Young Girl worth reading?

The Diary of a Young Girl is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, adolescence, hiding.