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A haunting, beautifully written novel about loss, identity, and the generational echoes of silence. The Berry Pickers intertwines two lives shaped by one disappearance, revealing the hidden costs of prejudice and the resilience of love. A powerful reflection on truth, family, and the price of secrets left buried.
A tale of one woman’s determination to resist and survive, the story follows Allina as she hides her identity, protects children and forms an unlikely bond with Karl. Their shared secrets and bravery become guiding forces as they attempt to save lives within a system built on cruelty.
The Paper Girl of Paris is a captivating YA historical fiction novel that blends the tragedy of the Holocaust with a compelling family mystery. As Alice uncovers the secrets of her grandmother’s abandoned Paris apartment, readers are drawn into a story of harrowing survival and the enduring power of family, making it an excellent supplemental read for a unit on WWII.
One girl. Thirteen lives hidden above her ceiling. In Nazi-occupied Poland, Stefania’s courage turns an ordinary attic into a sanctuary. The Light in Hidden Places is a powerful true story of resistance, sacrifice, and quiet heroism.