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All tagged World War II
This graphic novel tells the story of George Takei and his family. They are a Japanese-American family who lived through World War II in America. During this time, the American government gathers up all the Americans who had Japanese roots or Japanese people who were living in America
This book is set in London during the Blitz after France just fell to Nazi Germany. Hitler plans to conquer England next, and London will take the biggest hits. Many children were sent out of London, so they could be protected from the bombing.
This book follows a French boy named Paul who lives near Normandy beach. At the beginning of the war, Paul’s father went to serve in the army. During the next few years, Paul sees some pretty awful things, wonders why his Jewish friend disappeared, and endures the German occupation.
This is one spell-binding, informative graphic novel. It’s a historical fiction piece that the author loosely based on the story of her mother. It’s set in France during the Nazi invasion in World War II.
The author of "Room in the Heart" lived through her family's escape from Nazi controlled territory. As a result, she writes with a voice of experience and understanding.
"Silver Days" is the sequel to "Journey to America." While the first book was clean and at a child's level, the author really shifted her focus with this one. This book talks about hard things. It also talks a lot about boy/girl relationships.
Molly grows up in World War II era America. Her father is a doctor in England, caring for injured soldiers. Her mother works for the Red Cross. Molly spends her time trying to figure out what normal life is during war time. All of these books are very patriotic and very well written to paint a picture for children of what life was like back then.
As an American girl mystery, this book focuses on patriotism and supporting soldiers and the war effort. Molly and her friends are involved with jewelry drives, paper drives, and visiting wounded soldiers
The United States is fighting against Germany in World War II. What does that mean for and about the German people who live in the United States? Are they enemies, too?
