Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Genre: Historical Fiction
• Award year: 2015

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  Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust

  By Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano (Illustrator), Greg Salsedo (Colorist), Alexis Siegel (Translator)

  “In this evocative graphic novel, a grandmother recounts her childhood experiences hiding from the Nazis in World War II France.  Surrounded by cruelty, Dounia also benefited from the exceptional kindness and courage of her protectors.  The telling of her story to her grandchild brings healing and hope.”

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction
  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781596438736
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  I Lived on Butterfly Hill

  By Marjorie Agosín, Lee White (Illustrator)

  When warships appear, in “I Lived on Butterfly Hill,” Celeste's idyllic life is shattered. As people disappear, Celeste's parents go into hiding, and she is sent into exile. When she returns home, she works to reunite people she loves and to move her country forward. Lyrically written by acclaimed poet, Marjorie Agosín, this Chilean story offers a refreshing perspective on resiliency.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2015 (Medal Winner)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781416953449
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  Nine Open Arms

  By Benny Lindelauf, Dasha Tolstikova (Illustrator), John Nieuwenhuizen (Translator)

  In this intricately plotted book, Fing's loving but fractious family moves into a new house outside of town and gradually discovers a “tragical tragedy” concerning the mysterious man living in the hedge.  Combining elements of historical fiction, mystery and magical realism with large doses of humor, this book enthralls.

  • Fiction, Historical Fiction
  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781592701469