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Hunger Winter

A World War II Novel

by Rob Currie

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Thirteen-year-old Dirk embarks on a dangerous journey through the war-ravaged Netherlands with his younger sister Anna, hoping to find their father who is part of the Resistance. After their sister Els is captured by the Gestapo, the siblings must rely on courage and each other to survive the harsh winter and the perils of war. Along the way, they discover the strength of family and the fight for freedom.

Representation & Themes

FamilySurvivalHistoricalWar & ConflictComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Physical Danger Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781496440358
Pages
272
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published
Mar 03, 2020
Type
Fiction
Word Count
51,409

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Children's fiction