My Family For the War
by Anne C. Voorhoeve
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Unknown
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Ten-year-old Ziska escapes Nazi Germany on a Kindertransport train, finding refuge with a Jewish family in London. As she navigates the challenges of wartime, she discovers her heritage and strives to stay connected with her parents, who remain in occupied Europe. This poignant journey explores courage, identity, and hope amidst hardship.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeHistoricalIdentity & Self-Discovery
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
War & Conflict Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780803733602
- Pages
- 402
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 105,411
Genres
Juvenile Fiction