{"product_id":"9781338255775","title":"We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWe Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Deborah Hopkinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson unearths the heroic stories of Jewish survivors from different countries so that we may never forget the past.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called \"inferior\" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose, some were separated from their parents, some chose to fight back. Against all odds, some survived. They all have stories that must be told. They all have stories we must keep safe in our collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this thoroughly researched and passionately written narrative nonfiction for upper middle-grade readers, critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson allows the voices of Holocaust survivors to live on the page, recalling their persecution, survival, and resistance. Focusing on testimonies from across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Poland, Hopkinson paints a moving and diverse portrait of the Jewish youth experience in Europe under the shadow of the Third Reich. With archival images and myriad interviews, this compelling and beautifully told addition to Holocaust history not only honors the courage of the victims, but calls young readers to action -- by reminding them that heroism begins with the ordinary, everyday feat of showing compassion toward our fellow citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWe Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable Title\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn NCTE Orbis Pictus recommended book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Historical context, personal stories, and letters are seamlessly integrated in this history of frightened refugee children in a new land and their brave parents' making 'the heart-wrenching decision' to send their children away with strangers to a foreign country. Well-crafted, accessible, and essential.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"[A] moving tribute to the organizers of the Kindertransport and to the courage of the children involved. Generously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the book is extremely well researched and a valuable contribution to Holocaust literature.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eD-Day: The WWII Invasion that Changed History\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson has compiled a comprehensive and absorbing overview... this insightful title, chock-full of primary sources, is a strong purchase.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hopkinson is particularly adept at directing attention to the stories behind the heroic stories.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"How does an author sequentially chronicle multiple, rapidly developing, and simultaneous events and maintain not just coherence, but suspense? Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style effectively here: synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc, and sampling myriad voices to add texture and color to the story, while never losing sight of the bigger picture.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Such major figures as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley get plenty of attention, but more is given to the experiences of the soldiers who waded ashore under fire or parachuted behind enemy lines. Hopkinson weaves their personal accounts with those of observations by Ernie Pyle and others to bring the invasion vividly to life... An attractively packaged, engrossing history that will appeal to readers fascinated with military strategy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With thoroughness and clarity, this title brings D-Day into focus by breaking it down into components and focusing on human voices and perspectives... provides a wealth of information clearly presented alongside many black and white photos, resulting in an engaging read even for those who may not be interested in a book about military history. The complexity of the historical task undertaken, the challenges of the terrain, and the courage required of those involved is conveyed by the author without hyperbole and by allowing the participants to tell their own stories. Highly Recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDive! World War II Stories of Sailors \u0026amp; Submarines in the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson crafts a gripping narrative... Fascinating World War II history for history buffs and browsers alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Readers wait anxiously alongside crew members amid silence and dangerous heat and oxygen levels as the submariners narrowly escape enemy detection or brace for depth charge explosions that rattle bones, fray nerves, and signal possible death... With a fascinating blend of submarine mechanics and tales of courage, readers will dive in deep.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"It's an appealing, engrossing package for readers fascinated by heroism and military strategy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The real appeal, of course, is danger and heroism, and in drawing liberally from first-person accounts by surviving veterans, Hopkinson often emulates the tone of Greatest Generation memoir... And kudos to Hopkinson, whose eagle eye even located the contingent of women nurses evacuated by sub from the Philippines.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A riveting narrative nonfiction selection for middle school collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The diverse individual stories... make the history come alive.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCourage \u0026amp; Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Children's Book of the Year selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"[A] spirited, inspiring, and extremely well-researched book... ideal for both classroom use and independent reading.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With numerous pictures and illustrations accompanying the text, this is a fascinating look at a little-known corner of WWII.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTitanic: Voices from the Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sibert Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IRA Teacher's Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Young Adult Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eFanfare Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An affecting portrait of human ambition, folly and almost unbearable nobility in the face of death.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A meticulous recounting of the disaster... Hopkinson's reporting is so rich with information that it will be equally fascinating to young readers and adults alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson knows precisely what's she doing in her coverage of the Titanic disaster... [A] fine book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Fascinating... A thorough and absorbing re-creation of the ill-fated voyage.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Riveting.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"An absorbing and richly satisfying read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUp Before Daybreak\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Rarely have the links between northern industry, southern agriculture, slavery, war, child labor, and poverty been so skillfully distilled for this audience.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Superb nonfiction writing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Excellent.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShutting Out the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Jane Addams Peace Award Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Orbis Pictus Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Nonfiction at its best.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"[A] fascinating read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWe Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Historical context, personal stories, and letters are seamlessly integrated in this history of frightened refugee children in a new land and their brave parents' making 'the heart-wrenching decision' to send their children away with strangers to a foreign country. Well-crafted, accessible, and essential.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] moving tribute to the organizers of the Kindertransport and to the courage of the children involved. Generously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the book is extremely well researched and a valuable contribution to Holocaust literature.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eD-Day: The WWII Invasion that Changed History\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson has compiled a comprehensive and absorbing overview... this insightful title, chock-full of primary sources, is a strong purchase.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hopkinson is particularly adept at directing attention to the stories behind the heroic stories.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How does an author sequentially chronicle multiple, rapidly developing, and simultaneous events and maintain not just coherence, but suspense? Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style effectively here: synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc, and sampling myriad voices to add texture and color to the story, while never losing sight of the bigger picture.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Such major figures as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley get plenty of attention, but more is given to the experiences of the soldiers who waded ashore under fire or parachuted behind enemy lines. Hopkinson weaves their personal accounts with those of observations by Ernie Pyle and others to bring the invasion vividly to life... An attractively packaged, engrossing history that will appeal to readers fascinated with military strategy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With thoroughness and clarity, this title brings D-Day into focus by breaking it down into components and focusing on human voices and perspectives... provides a wealth of information clearly presented alongside many black and white photos, resulting in an engaging read even for those who may not be interested in a book about military history. The complexity of the historical task undertaken, the challenges of the terrain, and the courage required of those involved is conveyed by the author without hyperbole and by allowing the participants to tell their own stories. Highly Recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDive! World War II Stories of Sailors \u0026amp; Submarines in the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson crafts a gripping narrative... Fascinating World War II history for history buffs and browsers alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Readers wait anxiously alongside crew members amid silence and dangerous heat and oxygen levels as the submariners narrowly escape enemy detection or brace for depth charge explosions that rattle bones, fray nerves, and signal possible death... With a fascinating blend of submarine mechanics and tales of courage, readers will dive in deep.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"It's an appealing, engrossing package for readers fascinated by heroism and military strategy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The real appeal, of course, is danger and heroism, and in drawing liberally from first-person accounts by surviving veterans, Hopkinson often emulates the tone of Greatest Generation memoir... And kudos to Hopkinson, whose eagle eye even located the contingent of women nurses evacuated by sub from the Philippines.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A riveting narrative nonfiction selection for middle school collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The diverse individual stories... make the history come alive.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCourage \u0026amp; Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Children's Book of the Year selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] spirited, inspiring, and extremely well-researched book... ideal for both classroom use and independent reading.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With numerous pictures and illustrations accompanying the text, this is a fascinating look at a little-known corner of WWII.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTitanic: Voices from the Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sibert Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn IRA Teacher's Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Young Adult Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eFanfare Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An affecting portrait of human ambition, folly and almost unbearable nobility in the face of death.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A meticulous recounting of the disaster... Hopkinson's reporting is so rich with information that it will be equally fascinating to young readers and adults alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson knows precisely what's she doing in her coverage of the Titanic disaster... [A] fine book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Fascinating... A thorough and absorbing re-creation of the ill-fated voyage.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Riveting.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"An absorbing and richly satisfying read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUp Before Daybreak\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Rarely have the links between northern industry, southern agriculture, slavery, war, child labor, and poverty been so skillfully distilled for this audience.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Superb nonfiction writing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Excellent.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShutting Out the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Jane Addams Peace Award Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Orbis Pictus Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Nonfiction at its best.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"[A] fascinating read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWe Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable Title\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn NCTE Orbis Pictus recommended book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Historical context, personal stories, and letters are seamlessly integrated in this history of frightened refugee children in a new land and their brave parents' making 'the heart-wrenching decision' to send their children away with strangers to a foreign country. Well-crafted, accessible, and essential.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] moving tribute to the organizers of the Kindertransport and to the courage of the children involved. Generously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the book is extremely well researched and a valuable contribution to Holocaust literature.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eD-Day: The WWII Invasion that Changed History\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson has compiled a comprehensive and absorbing overview... this insightful title, chock-full of primary sources, is a strong purchase.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hopkinson is particularly adept at directing attention to the stories behind the heroic stories.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How does an author sequentially chronicle multiple, rapidly developing, and simultaneous events and maintain not just coherence, but suspense? Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style effectively here: synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc, and sampling myriad voices to add texture and color to the story, while never losing sight of the bigger picture.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Such major figures as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley get plenty of attention, but more is given to the experiences of the soldiers who waded ashore under fire or parachuted behind enemy lines. Hopkinson weaves their personal accounts with those of observations by Ernie Pyle and others to bring the invasion vividly to life... An attractively packaged, engrossing history that will appeal to readers fascinated with military strategy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With thoroughness and clarity, this title brings D-Day into focus by breaking it down into components and focusing on human voices and perspectives... provides a wealth of information clearly presented alongside many black and white photos, resulting in an engaging read even for those who may not be interested in a book about military history. The complexity of the historical task undertaken, the challenges of the terrain, and the courage required of those involved is conveyed by the author without hyperbole and by allowing the participants to tell their own stories. Highly Recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDive! World War II Stories of Sailors  Submarines in the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson crafts a gripping narrative... Fascinating World War II history for history buffs and browsers alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Readers wait anxiously alongside crew members amid silence and dangerous heat and oxygen levels as the submariners narrowly escape enemy detection or brace for depth charge explosions that rattle bones, fray nerves, and signal possible death... With a fascinating blend of submarine mechanics and tales of courage, readers will dive in deep.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"It's an appealing, engrossing package for readers fascinated by heroism and military strategy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The real appeal, of course, is danger and heroism, and in drawing liberally from first-person accounts by surviving veterans, Hopkinson often emulates the tone of Greatest Generation memoir... And kudos to Hopkinson, whose eagle eye even located the contingent of women nurses evacuated by sub from the Philippines.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A riveting narrative nonfiction selection for middle school collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The diverse individual stories... make the history come alive.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCourage  Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Children's Book of the Year selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] spirited, inspiring, and extremely well-researched book... ideal for both classroom use and independent reading.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With numerous pictures and illustrations accompanying the text, this is a fascinating look at a little-known corner of WWII.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTitanic: Voices from the Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sibert Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn IRA Teacher's Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Young Adult Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eFanfare Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cybils Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An affecting portrait of human ambition, folly and almost unbearable nobility in the face of death.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A meticulous recounting of the disaster... Hopkinson's reporting is so rich with information that it will be equally fascinating to young readers and adults alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Hopkinson knows precisely what's she doing in her coverage of the Titanic disaster... [A] fine book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Fascinating... A thorough and absorbing re-creation of the ill-fated voyage.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Riveting.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"An absorbing and richly satisfying read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUp Before Daybreak\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Rarely have the links between northern industry, southern agriculture, slavery, war, child labor, and poverty been so skillfully distilled for this audience.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Superb nonfiction writing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Excellent.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShutting Out the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Jane Addams Peace Award Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Orbis Pictus Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sydney Taylor Notable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Nonfiction at its best.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"[A] fascinating read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781338255775\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Focus","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40793104941262,"sku":"9781338255775","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_e860ce40-d468-45ce-8db7-caae5a087b3e.jpg?v=1644533206","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781338255775","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}