There is never a shortage of WWII novels, and while sometimes I am burned out from reading about this topic, I still seem to enjoy learning more about it.
These five middle grade novels are all ones I've enjoyed in 2024.
The Blood Years by Elana K Arnold-Arnold's novel is based on her grandmother's experiences in Romania during WWII, this is a story of sisters as they grow up. Rieke's the younger and her older sister begins dating, pulling away from her. The restrictions against Jews become worse and every day things become harder for them.
Enemies in the Orchard by Dana Vanderlugt - a novel in verse in two perspectives Clara who is a Midwestern girl and Karl who has been sent to the United States after fighting for the Nazis and begins to learn about the lies he has been led to believe.
Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus - three siblings in NYC work together to carry on as normal while their father is overseas fighting in WWII. A mean landlord tries to turn them over to authorities, but luckily Dory knows the perfect place for them to hide.
The Sky Over Rebecca by Matthew Fox - there's a time travel element in this one as Kara finds footprints in the snow in Stockholm that lead her to a different time where she meets Rebecca and Samuel who are hiding during WWII.
Heroes by Alan Gratz- this is the latest from Gratz which features best friends Frank and Stanley who are touring a ship when Pearl Harbor is attacked. In addition to the pulse-pounding action, Stanley is Japanese American and instantly people begin seeing him differently.
It's only February which means I am sure there will be plenty of time to read more WWII books as the year progresses.
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