White Bird: a Novel
Based on the Graphic Novel
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · June 27, 2023
Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson!
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- Who it’s for
- A wartime story where peril and secrecy meet tenderness, courage, and the stubborn work of kindness.
- Themes
- Wartime persecution, Survival and refuge, Kindness and courage
- Genres
- Holocaust Stories, War & Military Stories, Historical Europe
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Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder. Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding.
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Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times. Includes an 8-page photo insert and a discussion guide.
Kindness in Hiding
A wartime story where peril and secrecy meet tenderness, courage, and the stubborn work of kindness.
Come here for
- A tender wartime story centered on courage and kindness.
- The fragile beauty of a secret world shaped by friendship.
Expect
- Danger balanced by tenderness and moments of hope.
- A moving look at kindness under terrible pressure.
Where it sits
| Holocaust Stories | 80% |
|---|---|
| Historical Europe | 40% |
| War & Military Stories | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Multigenerational Families
- Holocaust Stories
- Values & Virtues
- Authors
- R. J. Palacio
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- June 27, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Wartime persecution · Survival and refuge · Kindness and courage
- Reading lane
- Multigenerational Families