Reviews

The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

akmackrell's review

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

mrsginthelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

nnjack7's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This was such a sweet and uplifting story about courage and doing the right thing in the face of danger. Our main character is a 12 year-old Jewish girl named Miri, who escapes transportation to a Nazi concentration camp and finds refuge at a Catholic boarding school. There, she becomes part of an Underground Railroad to help Jews escape occupied France into Vichy. Miri shows unrelenting courage, hope, and resilience, and she was a character that was easy to root for. I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming story. 

susylamb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Probly more 3.5 for me. Please Goodreads get half stars! 

From the author of The War that Saved my Life comes another great story for a read aloud for kids! Felt a lot like that one as well. It is the story of a French Jewish girl. 

There was a lot of different religious views in this one (Judaism, Christianity, and Catholicism) which would be prompt great discussions. Couldn’t tell if the author was as leaning one way or the other but it mentions the belief of the one true God and what different beliefs systems hold  get to heaven. 

Be sure to listen to the epilogue.
Thanks Libro for me audio copy.


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angiedkelly's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

5.0

magicinwords23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sweetpea72's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

audreylee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Betrayal, bravery, and a ghost. The characters and atmosphere were fantastic. The ending was a bit rushed. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Antisemitism

jenmangler's review against another edition

3.0

Liked, didn't love. I am very fond of Miri and her quest to protect and then be reunited with Nora (and hopefully her parents and Nora's parents) was gripping. "Madame Simone" (and the absurdly weird reveal of the reality of her situation) was the part that really didn't work for me. That element detracted from what otherwise would have been a quite powerful story of a young girl trying to do the right thing in difficult circumstances.

lisafrancine's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0