--- product_id: 14718327 title: "Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annex: A Collection of Her Short Stories, Fables, and Lesser-Known Writings, Revised Edition" price: "¥2522" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/14718327-anne-franks-tales-from-the-secret-annex-a-collection-her store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annex: A Collection of Her Short Stories, Fables, and Lesser-Known Writings, Revised Edition **Price:** ¥2522 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annex: A Collection of Her Short Stories, Fables, and Lesser-Known Writings, Revised Edition - **How much does it cost?** ¥2522 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/14718327-anne-franks-tales-from-the-secret-annex-a-collection-her) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The candid, poignant, unforgettable writing of the young girl whose own life story has become an everlasting source of courage and inspiration. Hiding from the Nazis in the “Secret Annex” of an old office building in Amsterdam, a thirteen-year-old girl named Anne Frank became a writer. The now famous diary of her private life and thoughts reveals only part of Anne’s story, however. This book rounds out the portrait of this remarkable and talented young author. Newly translated, complete, and restored to the original order in which Anne herself wrote them in her notebook, Tales from the Secret Annex is a collection of Anne Frank’s lesser-known writings: short stories, fables, personal reminiscences, and an unfinished novel, Cady’s Life . Review: Supplement to The Diary of Anne Frank - This is a necessary addition to "Anne Frank - The Diary of a Young Girl" because there are references to stories and fablies in this book from which Anne Frank, in her diary, refers. This is a book worth reading, because it not only answers any questions the reader of the original book might have, but it contains stories reflecting Anne's outlook on life. Anne, in spite of her captivity (hiding from the Nazis), was still an optimist and looked upon humanity as mostly good. In the first part of the book, you have the impression that the entires should be in her main diary itself, because it tells of her situation, her hiding, and her impressions of her fellow "captives" and how they react in life. For example, in rationing food, one person is greedy and wants the most, or the best, for himself. Some are selfish and self centered in other ways, and the only person Anne really respects is her own father, for he is the most understanding of her, and possibly her boyfriend, Peter. A young child, especially a girl, can see a lot in adults that they cannot see in themselves. Anne seemed to be the most aware of what was happening around her. She was, aside from her father, the most mature person there. The book then proceeds to telling stories, then fables, up to an unfinished tale, "Cady's Life." This stories, surprisingly, do not reflect gloom and doom of the real world (except Cary's Life, in some parts, telling of the Nazis) but convey the message of doing good and giving everything you have, getting much more in return, though the latter must not be the motive. A fairy inherits a large sum of money, but gives it all away withing a year to the needy, but is revered by them forever afterward. A girl who loved and cared for her grandmother then loses her, but the grandmother then beomes her guardian angel. Other tales involve animals, still others involve teaching a lesson in life, and others tell you not to be obsessed with fame and fortune, for they are not what they seem. None of them end tragically. This shows Anne's observation of life, her maturity, and her optimism towards humanity. This was definitely very challenging for Anne, with death and destruction hovering over her, surrounded by seemingly unpleasant people, except her father and boyfriend, though there were people trying to hide her that show her compassion. This is a lesson to anyone reading this book. If Anne can have a good attitude, despite her present situation and what was going to happen to her (she was captured by the Nazis and put into a concentration camp, where she died of typhus), then perhaps other people in not so bad surroundings can handle what life gives them, good or bad. Review: Powerful and Inspiring Read for Young History Buffs - bought Anne Frank’s Tales from the Secret Annex for my daughter after it was recommended on her school reading list. She's a history buff and absolutely loved it. The personal stories and perspective really resonated with her, and it’s sparked a growing interest—now I’m buying her more historical fiction and nonfiction on similar topics. A powerful, moving read that’s perfect for young readers wanting to better understand history. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #494,902 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #224 in Literary Diaries & Journals #445 in Jewish Holocaust History #907 in WWII Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 465 Reviews | ## Images ![Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annex: A Collection of Her Short Stories, Fables, and Lesser-Known Writings, Revised Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519MTf581LL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Supplement to The Diary of Anne Frank *by A***E on April 18, 2017* This is a necessary addition to "Anne Frank - The Diary of a Young Girl" because there are references to stories and fablies in this book from which Anne Frank, in her diary, refers. This is a book worth reading, because it not only answers any questions the reader of the original book might have, but it contains stories reflecting Anne's outlook on life. Anne, in spite of her captivity (hiding from the Nazis), was still an optimist and looked upon humanity as mostly good. In the first part of the book, you have the impression that the entires should be in her main diary itself, because it tells of her situation, her hiding, and her impressions of her fellow "captives" and how they react in life. For example, in rationing food, one person is greedy and wants the most, or the best, for himself. Some are selfish and self centered in other ways, and the only person Anne really respects is her own father, for he is the most understanding of her, and possibly her boyfriend, Peter. A young child, especially a girl, can see a lot in adults that they cannot see in themselves. Anne seemed to be the most aware of what was happening around her. She was, aside from her father, the most mature person there. The book then proceeds to telling stories, then fables, up to an unfinished tale, "Cady's Life." This stories, surprisingly, do not reflect gloom and doom of the real world (except Cary's Life, in some parts, telling of the Nazis) but convey the message of doing good and giving everything you have, getting much more in return, though the latter must not be the motive. A fairy inherits a large sum of money, but gives it all away withing a year to the needy, but is revered by them forever afterward. A girl who loved and cared for her grandmother then loses her, but the grandmother then beomes her guardian angel. Other tales involve animals, still others involve teaching a lesson in life, and others tell you not to be obsessed with fame and fortune, for they are not what they seem. None of them end tragically. This shows Anne's observation of life, her maturity, and her optimism towards humanity. This was definitely very challenging for Anne, with death and destruction hovering over her, surrounded by seemingly unpleasant people, except her father and boyfriend, though there were people trying to hide her that show her compassion. This is a lesson to anyone reading this book. If Anne can have a good attitude, despite her present situation and what was going to happen to her (she was captured by the Nazis and put into a concentration camp, where she died of typhus), then perhaps other people in not so bad surroundings can handle what life gives them, good or bad. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and Inspiring Read for Young History Buffs *by K***P on July 13, 2025* bought Anne Frank’s Tales from the Secret Annex for my daughter after it was recommended on her school reading list. She's a history buff and absolutely loved it. The personal stories and perspective really resonated with her, and it’s sparked a growing interest—now I’m buying her more historical fiction and nonfiction on similar topics. A powerful, moving read that’s perfect for young readers wanting to better understand history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by R***N on December 27, 2025* If you like WWII or Anne Frank or books similar i highly suggest this book. I first read it as a child and now one of my kids read it. She too loves it. 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