Wednesday, November 20, 2019

White Bird by R.J. Palacio inked by Kevin Czap

Julian, the boy who bullies Auggie in Palacio's book Wonder, interviews his grandmother for a school project.  He asks her to relate her story when a boy and his family hides her from the Nazis during World War II in occupied France. 
The story she tells brings to life the horror Jewish families must have experienced when separated and the courage others had who dared to help. 
Ms. Palacio has written a beautiful story that draws you into the characters and the time period.  Because it was so compelling, I read it in one sitting! 
In the back, Ms. Palacio includes tons of information about WWII via a glossary and a list of resources for further research.
I, however, did not appreciate nor see the need how she draws a direct line of the horrors of WW II and Hitler to current day Trump and the refugees. 
Warnings/points to discuss: cruelty/bullies, violence (by Nazi, two characters are shot-blood shown, Julien dies/is shot), Julien and Sara share a kiss.
-Borrowed from the library.

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