Read a nonfiction book or historical fiction book.
I found this book interesting because I know a lot about the Holocaust (sort of) and World War II, (sort of) but I have never heard, in detail, this perspective this book takes form. This girl, Lida, is a Ukrainian Christian, living in a small town, when the Germans invaded. Previous to that, her dad was taken by the Soviet Union, and her mother was shot, all she had was her sister. when the Germans came, they took the two girls, (aged 9- Lida, and I think 6 or 7 for her sister Larissa) and they ended up getting separated, and loosing each other (but possibly Not for ever! who knows?!) It is very interesting, her life, and her struggle growing up in a work camp, and how even non- Jews were subjected to very dangerous work for Hitler and his non-Christian-hating posy. I really liked the book, very roller-coaster-y, and emotional. Would recommend.
Samantha, 6th grade, Cambridge Street Upper School
