The Night War

Set in World War II France, this gripping middle grade novel by two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley follows twelve-year-old Miriam, a Jewish girl on the run from Nazi persecution. After escaping from Paris to a village near the historic Chateau de Chenonceau, Miri faces the difficult decision of whether to risk her life to help others find freedom, all while pretending to be Catholic at a boarding school. As she embarks on a perilous mission that could lead her to her missing parents, the book explores themes of courage, friendship, and the moral complexities of war. With an evocative historical backdrop and a touch of magic, this tale offers a poignant reflection on bravery amid adversity.