Once - by Morris Gleitzman

I bought this book for a friend's child and over the course of a couple of hours late last night and this morning I read it myself.

I agree with the readers comments on Amazon.co.uk that this is a riveting read for adults. Gleitzman manages to convey so much meaning (to adults, who know what the book is about) in so few words. I am a bit nervous of the effect it will have on children because it isn't light-hearted subject matter, but I suspect it is a very good way to educate a child about this part of our relatively recent history.

If you get the chance to read the book, please do. It doesn't take long, but it will leave lingering thoughts in your mind for a long time.