World War 2

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is about a ten-year-old girl living in Copenhagen, Denmark during the Nazi invasion. Young Annemarie Johansen’s life is drastically altered, between her disappearing neighbors, rations on food and Nazi soldiers on every corner.

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War That Saved My Life is set during WWII and opens up in the Summer of 1939. Ada is ten years old, and has never left her apartment except for one time. The one time she ventured outside she was beaten so badly by her mother.

Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan

Based on the true but fictionalized story of Pino Lella, Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan is set in Milan, Italy, and its countryside during the final two years of the Second World War.

Book Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys was an excellent book. It's fast-paced, thoroughly-researched, basically it encompasses all the best things about historical fiction.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

This is a poignant and heart-wrenching novel that explores the devastating impact of war on the lives of ordinary people. Through the eyes of an innocent child, the reader is transported into a world of unimaginable cruelty and suffering. The author's lyrical prose and vivid imagery bring to life the horrors of Nazi Germany and the power of the human spirit to endure even in the darkest of times. With its deeply emotional story and unforgettable characters, "The Book Thief" is a literary masterpiece that will stay with readers long after the final page.

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