pickI've always heard such amazing things about Alan Gratz and I'm glad I finally made a point to read one of his books. The story kept me engaged the entire time; I never wanted to stop listening! In trying to have his characters witness/take part in as many parts of the attack on Pearl Harbor and its aftermath there were some pacing issues after all the excitement.
It‘s been several years since I read Code Talkers, but it is still one of my favorite historical fiction books set during WWII. Grenade is about the Battle of Okinawa. The books on the right are nonfiction for middle grade readers.
#MiddleGradeMonday #MiddleGrade #WWII #MsDsLibrary
pickNina Willner tells the incredible true story of two Jewish boys —one of them her father, Eddie —who miraculously escaped after 3 years in various Nazi death camps and found their way to rescue by a company of U.S. Army 3rd Armored Division tankers. It‘s a truly remarkable story of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of inhumanity and depravity.
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Posting my 2025 Buddy-reads with my Mom♥️
To have this experience of discovery and discussion with my mother is so special and precious to me. It is another level entirely to get different perspectives on the same material, and it has been such a pleasure to learn things about one another along the way.
These are favorites! Mom and I have both referred back to these in conversation several times. The tagged book is a hidden, heartwarming gem!
pickThis is a fascinating true story of an American woman who finds out that her grandparents were spying for Germany and Japan and their work contributed to enabling the Pearl Harbor attack. She skillfully documents what her research discovered as we relive the months and days before the event. The research also reveals that that some incompetence on the part of the USA prevented the discovery of the plans. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. 4.25/5
