When talking with my 7th Graders about the Holocaust I mentioned Kristallnacht and not one knew / heard of it in their previous year's studies of the time in history. The words, illustrations, and afterword cohesively explain what Kristallnacht was and its impact on the Holocaust. The story is told through the eyes of Benno, a neighborhood cat, who observes and interacts with the citizens of a German town who begin to act differently. This is a wonderful historical fiction picture book that will be a great resource during the 3rd quarter of study.