The Night War

Kimberley Brubaker Bradley

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Text Publishing Company
19 April 2024

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA)

A castle, a bridge, and dangerous secrets- in this page-turning story, set in Nazi-occupied France, a 12 year-old Jewish girl must learn who to trust and how to find her courage.

'We don't choose how we feel, but we choose how we act. Choose courage.'

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winner and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won comes a new middle-grade novel, in which a girl who has lost everything must decide whether to risk her life to bring others to freedom.

In 1942, much of France is occupied by the Nazis. Twelve-year-old Miri is Jewish, so she is not safe. Separated from her parents, she rescues her neighbours' two-year-old daughter Nora and escapes to a village, where she is given a new name and pretends to be Catholic to escape Nazi capture. Miri is at first wary of the convent school nuns, but soon learns that there is much more than meets the eye to these knowledgeable women. One night she is asked to undertake a terrifying task that could allow her to escape. But what about Nora? The person Miri meets that night could save her life. And the person Miri becomes that night could save the lives of many more.

The Night War is a captivating and often funny story that explores history, moral dilemmas and friendships.

By: Kimberley Brubaker Bradley
Imprint: Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781922790637
ISBN 10: 192279063X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 19 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is the author of eighteen previous books, including Fighting Words and the Newbery Honor winners The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won. The mother of two grown-up children, she lives with her husband on a fifty-two-acre horse farm in Tennessee, with three horses, two dogs and too many cats. kimberlybrubakerbradley.com

Reviews for The Night War

‘This poignant story moves quickly but takes care to consider with sensitivity the excruciating choices Miri must make at every turn as she’s torn between choosing safety and honoring her heritage and her convictions. A gripping, humane tale that examines what war demands of children and what it costs them.’ * Kirkus (starred review) * ‘Beautifully compassionate…A story that will completely engage readers and have them yearning for Miri to survive.’ * Readings * ‘A wonderful tale of courage, narrated with passion and skill.’ * Good Reading * ‘Full of courage, conviction and friendship…Another fabulous title to add to your collection.’ * CBCA *