Making Bombs for Hitler
Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is a reprint edition published by Scholastic, Incorporated on January 29, 2019. This 240-page novel presents a gripping narrative set during World War II, focusing on the harrowing experiences of Lida, a Ukrainian girl who faces unimaginable challenges after being taken to a brutal work camp. Separated from her family and forced into labor, Lida’s struggle for survival unfolds against the backdrop of a dark chapter in history.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of courage, resilience, and the bonds of friendship amid adversity. As Lida grapples with her circumstances, she devises a plan to sabotage the bombs she is forced to create for the Nazis, raising questions about loyalty and resistance. The book explores the harsh realities of war, the impact on families, and the strength of the human spirit, making it a poignant addition to the genre of juvenile fiction that addresses historical events and social themes.
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For readers who were enthralled by Alan Gratz’s Prisoner B-3087 comes a gripping novel about a lesser-known part of WWII.
Lida thought she was safe. Her neighbors wearing the yellow star were all taken away, but Lida is not Jewish. She will be fine, won’t she?But she cannot escape the horrors of World War II.Lida’s parents are ripped away from her and she is separated from her beloved sister, Larissa. The Nazis take Lida to a brutal work camp, where she and other Ukrainian children are forced into backbreaking labor. Starving and terrified, Lida bonds with her fellow prisoners, but none of them know if they’ll live to see tomorrow.When Lida and her friends are assigned to make bombs for the German army, Lida cannot stand the thought of helping the enemy. Then she has an idea. What if she sabotaged the bombs… and the Nazis? Can she do so without getting caught?And if she’s freed, will she ever find her sister again?This pulse-pounding novel of survival, courage, and hope shows us a lesser-known piece of history — and is sure to keep readers captivated until the last page.
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