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Tag Archives: wwii
Under the Egg
Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald Often a treasure hunt begins with a series of clues to be followed. You follow the clues and of course, you get the treasure. Under the Egg supplies a bit of a twist, since … Continue reading
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot”
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot” by Michael O. Tunnell After World War II ended, a Soviet blockade around the city of Berlin meant it was very difficult for the residents to get the supplies they … Continue reading
The Victory Garden
The Victory Garden by Lee Kochenderfer When Teresa’s brother heads off to war to be a pilot, she and her family are stuck at home, feeling helpless. They turn their energy to their garden and an ongoing competition with their … Continue reading
Violins of Autumn
Violins of Autumn by Amy McAuley I had been hoping for another spy entry from the world of historical fiction, so when I saw this title mentioned by Ms. Yingling, I couldn’t resist. Shipped off to a Swiss boarding school … Continue reading
Code Name Verity
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein A plane has crashed in Nazi-occupied France. An error is made. A girl is captured and tortured. The only thing keeping her alive is information. She may live so long as she reveals everything … Continue reading
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Mare’s War
Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis The last thing that Tali and Octavia want to do with their summer is drive cross country with their crazy grandmother, but their parents aren’t exactly giving them a choice. Once the girls are … Continue reading
Flygirl
Flygirl by Sherri Smith For our next African-American history month selection, we’re staying in Louisiana. Ida Mae Jones learned to fly with her daddy, in a small plane, dusting crops. As World War II begins, Ida finds herself wanting to … Continue reading
