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Making Bombs for Hitler
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Book Brief
186
Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1940s
2012
Middle grade
10-14 years
760L
Super Short Summary
In Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, eight-year-old Lida is forcibly separated from her sister Larissa and taken to a Nazi work camp during World War II. To survive and reunite with Larissa, Lida must prove her usefulness by working under appalling conditions, forging friendships, and secretly sabotaging bombs she is forced to assemble. The novel includes descriptions of war, violence, and killings that might disturb sensitive readers.
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
Suspenseful
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is a compelling historical novel praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative. Reviewers appreciate its poignant portrayal of a young girl's resilience in a dire situation. However, some critics mention that the intense subject matter might be too distressing for younger readers. Overall, it's a powerful, thought-provoking story.
Who Should Read Making Bombs for Hitler?
Readers who relish poignant, historically grounded stories of youth wartime experiences, similar to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Number the Stars, would appreciate Making Bombs for Hitler. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers, it blends gripping narrative with the resilience and courage of a young girl under Nazi occupation.
13,041 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
186
Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1940s
2012
Middle grade
10-14 years
760L
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