The Secret Room: The Story of Corrie ten Boom

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Free Internet biography of Corrie ten Boom written in Easy English for use in schools.

Description

This story is a shortened version of the true story of a brave Dutch woman named Corrie ten Boom. Many people know it under the name "The Hiding Place". The Nazi Secret Service killed many Jews during World War II. Corrie ten Boom and her family rescued many Jewish people. Corrie and most of her family were arrested. They were sent to Nazi prison camps. She was the only one of her family who survived the camps. After the war, Corrie used what happened to her as an example of God's love and forgiveness. She had learned that God can take away all bitterness and hatred for others. The chapter titles are:

• The War Starts
• The Star of David
• The Dutch Underground
• The Secret Room
• Danger
• Arrested
• Life in Prison
• The Hearing
• Ravensbruck
• Death or Freedom?
• Sharing the Good News
• Biographical Notes

Considerations

• The story was written for children in grades two and three.
• The Easy English version uses only 6500 words.
• English teachers use this book in class. It was written for use in British schools.
• This book is no longer in print. It can be downloaded on computers for no cost. Log on to the Chansitor Press website.
• The downloaded version includes questions at the end of the story.

Limitations

• This story may not be suitable for children younger than seven years. Some of the pictures are from the movie: The Hiding Place. They show violence.
• Permission might be needed if you want to include pictures in the translated written version. Contact World Wide Pictures for this permission.
• If used as an audio book or radio program, the pictures would not be needed.

Guidelines for Use

• Permission has been given to download and print this story for use by teachers.
• Record on computer, audio cassette, or CD.
• Use on radio, iPods, and other digital players for children and adults.

Where to Obtain

Link to Producer or Source Organization

Chansitor Press

Cost

No cost. Free for teachers to download from website.

Producer/Owners

Author/Artist/Producer

David Wallington

Current copyright owner

Chansitor Press

Other Information

Reviewed by

Vida, VMS Children's Resource Coordinator, and Durk, VMS

Date

October 15, 2007, and October 20, 2008