{"product_id":"the-night-war-9780735228566","title":"The Night War","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe War That Saved My Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFighting Words\u003c\/i\u003e comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide whether to risk even that to bring others to freedom.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We don't choose how we feel, but we choose how we act.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's 1942. German Nazis occupy much of France. And twelve-year-old Miriam, who is Jewish, is not safe. With help and quick thinking, Miri is saved from the roundup that takes her entire Jewish neighborhood. She escapes Paris, landing in a small French village, where the spires of the famous Chateau de Chenonceau rise high into the sky, its bridge across the River Cher like a promise, a fairy tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Miri's life is no fairy tale. Her parents are gone--maybe alive, maybe not. Taken in at the boarding school near the chateau, pretending to be Catholic to escape Nazi capture, Miri is called upon one night to undertake a deadly task, one that spans the castle grounds, its bridge, and the very border to freedom. Here is her chance to escape--hopefully to find her parents. But will she take it? One thing is certain: The person Miri meets that night will save her life. And the person Miri becomes that night could save the lives of many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn her return to the era of \u003ci\u003eThe War that Saved My Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe War I Finally Won\u003c\/i\u003e, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley brings a new and different story, one with a mystical twist, that explores a little-known slice of World War II history, a highly unusual friendship, and the power of choosing courage even when--especially when--there are no good choices to be had. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This poignant story moves quickly . . . A gripping, humane tale.\" \u003ci\u003e--Kirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"A deeply sympathetic character facing increasingly dangerous and suspenseful circumstances.\" \u003ci\u003e--PW\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"Compelling [with] a hint of magic [that] becomes as satisfying as the whole of this fine novel.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735228566\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2024 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kimberly Brubaker Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43624010121397,"sku":"9780735228566","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e17c8af1-247d-452e-b15e-d5a1b3ef2ccf.jpg?v=1707798564","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-night-war-9780735228566","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}