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A review by scostner
A Bag of Marbles by Kris
3.0
Based on a true story from World War II, this is a graphic novel adaptation of the book by Joseph Joffo. It tells how he and his brother traveled from German-occupied Paris to safety, and eventually returned to Paris after its liberation. Kids will enjoy the danger and tense moments, along with the way the brothers are able to outsmart soldiers looking for Jews. The people on both sides of the conflict are shown with good and bad traits, not just caricatures.
The map and notes at the end would be helpful for readers who want to learn more about that time in history, or teachers might use it in social studies class as part of a WWII unit. I'm not sure we could use it at the elementary level because there are a few times where characters swear, but it would definitely work with older grades.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
The map and notes at the end would be helpful for readers who want to learn more about that time in history, or teachers might use it in social studies class as part of a WWII unit. I'm not sure we could use it at the elementary level because there are a few times where characters swear, but it would definitely work with older grades.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.