Plot summary, “The Upstairs Room” by Johanna Reiss in 5 Minutes - Book Review

The Upstairs Room is an autobiographical novel by Johanna Reiss published in 1972. It is a survival story that details Johanna’s experiences as a Jewish girl in hiding in occupied Holland. Although it mirrors many of Anne Frank’s experiences, it is filled with its own particular gravity, as the main character realizes the great danger she is in.