Anne Frank Day: The books to read after 'The Diary of a Young Girl' 

When Hitler invaded Holland in 1939, Edith was sent to live with a protestant family, changed her name, and survived by posing as a gentile. Based on her teenage diary, wartime letters, and reflections of being an adult survivor – this memoir recounts wartime events with poignant detail. Full of love and extraordinary courage, this is a must read.

Even in the darkest of times there’s room for strength, perseverance and bravery. A remarkable memoir from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest children to survive the Holocaust and on Schindler's List. Through sheer luck, perseverance and grit, Leyson survives the sadism of the Nazis, recalling life with dignity and a remarkable lack of bitterness or venom. Suitable for a younger audience (from aged 11), it perfectly captures the innocence of a small boy who goes through the unthinkable.

An international bestseller that took a decade to write, this is Edith Eger’s poignant account of her search for a life of meaning beyond Auschwitz. Though she obviously remains a permanent victim, scarred by the things that occurred beyond her control, she went onto become a therapist and made the choice to process what had happened in a bid to heal. Eger shares her story of the Holocaust and the remarkable stories of those she has helped since. An exceptionally powerful story of hope, this is a triumph that should be read by all who care about their own freedom and the future of humanity.

An extraordinary true love story set in perilous times, The Note Through The Wire follows Josefine Lobnik, an underground resistance hero, and Bruce Murray, an imprisoned soldier, after a fleeting chance encounter. A note passed between the two strangers sets them on a course that will change their lives forever. Themes of bravery, daring escapes, betray, torture and retaliation are prevalent, as their love for each other survives against all odds.

Little Guides to Great Lives is a series of short books designed to introduce young children to the many inspirational figures from history in an easily accessible and engaging way. Despite its short length, this illustrated guide of the life of Anne Frank is filled with as much information as any child would need and includes a glossary and a timeline of events. A great one to come back to time and time again.