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booksareneat_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
buzzinfly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Moderate: Racial slurs, Blood, and Classism
Minor: Biphobia and Homophobia
nm_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
95koobis's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smaxbee52's review against another edition
4.0
It was a bit of a slow start for me, and different than other historical fiction that I read. This is WW2 told from the perspective of children and so the story takes a completely different shape- the way the stories intertwine and how the memory of 1 day influences the minds of the kids is heartbreaking. I'm glad I read it.
lmkanne96's review against another edition
5.0
Great middle grade story incorporating three perspectives of World War 2 in Europe. Clearly showed 3 different experiences during a tragic time in history. Read it aloud with my students and cried multiple times.
librarylandlisa's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous WW2 historical fiction. readalike for Echo by Munoz