Books About Childhood Under Nazi Rule

The Best Childhood Under Nazi Rule Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about childhood under nazi rule? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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We Had to Be Brave
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

We Had to Be Brave

By Deborah Hopkinson · Scholastic Focus series

Jewish children flee Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport, leaving families behind.

368 pages· 41,433 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,053 ratings
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Summary: In 1930s Germany, young Ruth faces rising anti-Semitism as Hitler gains power. Amidst the chaos of Kristallnacht, she boards the Kindertransport, leaving her family for an uncertain future in England. As war looms, Ruth and other refugee children must adapt to new lives, while the fate of their loved ones remains unknown. This poignant narrative reveals the resilience and hope of those who escaped, and the heart-wrenching sacrifices made to save them. Will they ever reunite with their families, or is their past lost forever? Discover the true stories of courage and survival during one of history's darkest times.
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