Tag: WWII historical fiction
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The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson
In The Little Wartime Library, The Covid-19 pandemic spurs an eighty-eight year old to tell her granddaughters about how she practically grew up underground in the tube in London during WWII Luftwaffe bombing raids. “The underground” had a whole village living below the surface of Bethnal Green, including a hairdresser, a nursery, nurses, and a… Read more
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The Girls in Navy Blue by Alix Rickloff
I saw The Girls in Navy Blue advertised all over Facebook and Instagram. This historical fiction novel is about friendship, serving your country, and World War 1 (for a refreshing change). I was hooked from the first chapter. Three young women proudly join the Navy to serve their countries, but for other reasons as well.… Read more
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The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The War That Saved My Life is a hope-filled saga of a girl with a clubfoot who learns how to love herself and enjoy life in the midst of World War II. As you know, I love to learn history through books (and kindness). Ada is kept trapped in her London flat by her mom,… Read more
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The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan
The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan was a fascinating way to learn history through books of the search for the person who lead the Nazis to the Annex. This un-put-down-able read shows how a Dutch filmmaker, journalist and a former FBI agent methodically look for the betrayer. Along the way… Read more
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The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
The Rose Code will teach you about codebreaking in Britain during WWII. This book had a slightly more cerebral feel than Kate Quinn’s other books (The Alice Network, The Huntress); that being said, I tore through this book! I’m definitely glad I read it in print though (I listened to The Alice Network and The Huntress on audio). Kate Quinn… Read more
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Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse
Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse hooked me in right from the get go. This book will help your student learn history through books (about WWII Amsterdam). It reminds me of Artemis, a new (ish) sci fi book about living on Mars (written by Andy Weir, author of The Martian). Both girls are… Read more