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Book Review: Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski

★★★★★ Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski is a great historical fiction novel exploring children's role in the French Resistance during Nazi occupation of France during World War II. It is told through dual timelines: present day Paris where thirteen year old Penny finds a artwork hidden in a wall with a mysterious note;… Continue reading Book Review: Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski

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Book Recommendation: The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri

Middle grade literature loves World War II, and many of the books written about it are incredible. But The Teacher of Nomad Land stands out among the crowd for its unique and under-represented perspective. That is, what was going on in countries not directly involved in the war, but tremendously affected by it - in… Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri