Making Bombs for Hitler

The War Below by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (2018)

This novel centers on what happens to Luka after he escapes the workcamp and joins a Ukrainian resistance movement fighting against Hitler. The story expands on themes of compassion and survival.

Stolen Girl by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (2019)

Lida’s sister, Larissa, now Nadia, is safe with an adoptive family, but she struggles to remember her past and discover the truth about herself. The story illuminates themes of family and the psychological effects of war.

Allies by Alan Gratz (2019)

This novel tells the story of D-Day, June 6, 1944, from multiple perspectives, including that of a young US soldier, a French girl working as a spy, and a medic. Each teen shares their thoughts and feelings about how the war affects them. The story highlights themes of family, friendship, and courage.

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Traitor: A Novel of World War II by Amanda McCrina (2020)

This thriller for young readers is set in Poland in 1944 and explores the tense relationship between Tolya, a Polish and Ukrainian Soviet Red Army soldier and Solovey, a young Ukrainian resistance fighter. The story offers a different perspective on the Ukrainian World War II experience and explores themes of humanity, survival, and loyalty.