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The Boy From Block 66: A WW2 Jewish Holocaust Survival True Story (Heroic Children of World War II)

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Soon to be adapted into a major stage play, this international bestselling true story is a spellbinding story of hope and courage, as one boy must face tragedy and despair to survive the most terrible place on Earth. He has endured more than any child ever should, but now he must survive Block 66. January, 1945. 14-year-old Moshe Kessler steps off the train at Buchenwald concentration camp. Having endured the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, lost touch with his entire family, and survived the death march in the freezing European winter, he has seen more than his share of tragedy. Moshe knows only one thing about Buchenwald. Everyone knows it. If you want to survive, you have to get to Block 66. The Germans are cruel and determined – but they are not prepared for Buchenwald’s secret resistance, which rises up with one mission only: to protect the camp’s children from harm. This is the incredible true story of Moshe Kessler and Block 66 – the children’s block that was at the forefront of one of the most shocking and inspiring stories of Holocaust survival. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 22


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.59 x 8.5 inches


Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Heroic Children of World War II


Best Sellers Rank: #3,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Holocaust Biographies #82 in World War II Historical Fiction #82 in Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great Read
Format: Paperback
Such an incredible story. Loved every page
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026 by Christine
    • Heart wrenching
Format: Paperback
Excellent. One of the best books I’ve read about the Holocaust. Details and emotion almost put you in the time and place. Helps to understand why, how and the ultimate of the human spirit.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2026 by cetooley
    • Title/Synopsis slightly misleading. Informative narrative
Format: Paperback
I would like to start by saying this was a very informative read. It was decently written, not juvenile but not sophisticated. It’s what I consider “regular”. This is a narrative/recount. Going into this I very much thought it would be a “story” set up based on the synopsis on the back of the book. The author did however do a good job at writing as if Mr. Kessler were writing/recounting it. The issue I had is with the title and the synopsis. I felt it was incredibly misleading. I choose this book fully expecting it to primarily focus on Buchenwald, Block 66, and the secret resistance. They were there but they were glazed over. It was a small part of the whole when I was expecting it to be the whole. It was disappointing in that regard, nonetheless I would still recommend it. I can’t deny that it was very explanatory and factual in other aspects. It was interesting to see Moshe Kessler and Eli Wiesel cross paths, unknowingly at the time. A line that really dug it’s way into me and caused me to sit back and think was “He had to fight everyday for his inherent right to exist.” There are some pictures of Mr. Kesslers family before and after the war as well as a few of his childhood home littered throughout the book. He wrote to Eli Wiesel after the war and included a picture of that letter as well. Moshe Kessler, holocaust survivor, and Linda Regev, author, worked closely together to document his story. I always think it’s important for the two to work closely together, hand in hand to properly portray, to the best of their abilities, the brutalities that occurred and the impact it had. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by Lashanti Jones
    • Sobering and uplifting.
Format: Kindle
A very well done and important story. These memories should live forever to educate new generations. Good for you Moshe!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026 by Daryl Braun
    • Incredibly sad but hopeful with survival
Format: Kindle
I started this book but had to put it away until I was emotionally ready to read it. I knew the ending and it pulled at my heartstrings. I applaud all who survived this stain on history and commend the courage to tell the story.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026 by Doublemom
    • Real life history!!
Format: Paperback
A great very interesting book! The Boy from Block 66., you don’t want to lay it down!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026 by Judy larson Wymnn
    • So We Never Forget
Format: Paperback
An incredible journey shared by a holocaust survivor. Not your typical historical biography. Graphic and spellbinding in its simplicity. Should be a required read in schools around the world.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026 by patty long
    • Don’t give up because of the tedious writing
Format: Paperback
According to the author this book wasn’t written for me - it’s “primarily for today’s young people.” That’s not me. And like other readers I struggled to keep reading in the beginning of the book. The writing is tedious and often very repetitive (which will turn off young readers). Listing the names of family members - why? Serves no purpose except maybe for Mr Kessler’s family members. At first the story isn’t compelling but for some reason I continued reading thinking “it’s going to get better.” It does! The writing still needs help but the story is compelling. Imagine you’re 13 and you purposely, on the advice of a stranger, separate yourself from your mother and younger brother while at least sensing you’ll likely never see them again. And so the horror begins. For more than a year this child is tortured but survives. The writing doesn’t help but still the reader senses the child’s agony. The pain is unimaginable. But the hope kept me reading. Knowing that the child survives kept me from giving up on reading. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025 by John P. Hayes

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