Making Bombs for Hitler
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
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.
Customer Reviews
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I remember reading this book as a kid in school, and even after all these years, it stayed with me. Now, at 20 years old, it had been nearly a decade since I last read it, and for the longest time, I couldn’t remember the title—it was driving me crazy!
When I finally figured it out (after what felt like an eternity), I was so excited that I dropped everything and spent the entire night reading. I literally fell asleep mid-page! The moment I woke up, I dove right back in and finished it, and wow… it was even more powerful and heartbreaking than I remembered.
This book tells an important story—one based on the real horrors of Hitler’s reign and the concentration camps. Lida was so incredibly brave, and seeing her days unfold with each page was both heartbreaking and beautiful. Her strength, resilience, and determination made this story unforgettable.
A huge thank you to the author for writing such a beautifully crafted and emotionally gripping novel. The way you brought history to life was incredible, and I’m beyond grateful to have rediscovered it. Everyone should read this book at least once—it’s a story that needs to be told, remembered, and never forgotten.