Tag Archives: WWII

Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves – MG recommendation

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves Author: L. M. Elliott Publisher: Catherine Tegan Books, 2022 Ages: 10-14 Format/Genre: historical fiction Themes: WWII, Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, German U-boats, tugboats, mental health, loss, grief, war, USA, coming of age Opening: My mama … Continue reading →

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Bartali’s Bicycle – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Bartali’s Bicycle, The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy’s secret Hero Author: Megan Hoyt Illustrator: Iacopo Bruno Publisher: Quill Tree Books, 2021 Ages: 4-8 32 pages.  Genre: biography Themes: Italy, cycling, bicycles, WWII, Tour de France, Italian resistance, holocaust, athlete-activists Opening:Gino Bartali hopped on … Continue reading →

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