CODE TALKER - Joseph Bruchac

This book is about a native boy who went to mission school. Mission school is a school where they teach native children the English language, but they were very strict. If they heard you talk Navajo instead of English they would beat you with a bat or worse. The boys name is Ned , well not exactly they changed his name in mission school. His name in Navajo; it is ''Yaat'eeh. Year after year he finished school and then one day he was listening to the radio and he heard that Japan is in war with the United States.  They needed Navajo men and he wanted to sign up, but he was too young, so he had to wait a year before he could sign up.  This was hard for him because he wanted to help out in the war.

I know somebody  who has struggled by having to wait. Once he was old enough he signed up and then  he was brought to boot camp and was told he would be a code talker.  A code talker speaks in code to a radio that goes to the Navy.  The main character changed through out the book because it was so top secret that he couldn't even tell his own family.  He was shipped out to Hawaii to practice in the dessert and jungle and then he was sent off to his first combat zone... will he survive?

Ben

THE JOURNAL OF SCOTT PENDLETON COLLINS by Walter Dean Myers

First, the soldiers went in a boat and when they reached shore they saw  another boat on fire. Also one day they were battling in the woods and Scott and his friend threw a bomb. Next, Scott and his friend went out to find a house to stay in. When they found a house they went in and saw if anybody was in it. Scott also went upstairs and looked in the bedroom and there was nobody. So Scott blew the roof up with a bomb.                                                                                                                                                                         My scariest part was, when Scott saw a boat on fire.My other  scariest part was when they were battling. My favorite part of the book was when Scott blew up the houses roof with a bomb. And when charlie made an awesome plan.


I would recommend this book to only boys who are 8-10 years old will enjoy this book.


Rating ***

MY SECRET WAR by Mary Pope Osborne

My Secret War is a World War II diary of Maddie Beck. Maddie is an 8th grader from Long Island, New York who wanted to make a difference because her dad was in war. She started by creating a club called Kids Fight For Freedom to help soldiers in need. Then one day her family received a telegram that turned Maddie's world upside down.

My favorite part took place on June 23rd,1942. I liked it because it was exciting and scary at the same time.What happened was Maddie and her friend Johnny were patrolling the beach for Nazi soldiers when they found a big pile of seaweed. They started to dig it up. Underneath was a box filled with tubes and white powder. Near by was a pack of German cigarettes, 2 coats, a pair of overalls and 3 caps with Nazi swastikas on them.

I would recommend this book for boys and girls ages 8-11
Rating*****

Riley

LILY'S CROSSING by Patricia Reilly Giff

This book takes place during World War 2. Lilly, the main character, tries to have the best summer, but she struggles because her dad is gone fighting in Paris, her best friend moved away, and her grandmother won’t stop bugging her about the darn piano. But when Albert moves into Rockaway, she finds out that even in this horrible time, friends can make the best of any situation. My favorite part was when Albert and Lilly find a little cat, and decide to keep him in Lilly’s friend’s house. I think both boys and girls who are 10-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING ***** Kelli Page

THE HIDDEN GIRL: THE TRUE STORY OF THE HOLOCAUST by Lola Rein Kaufman with Lois Metzger

This book is about the holocaust, and a girl who has to hide in a dirt hole under a barn for nine months because the Germans are trying to take away all the Jews. My favorite part was when the girl was hiding with her mother and her grandmother and almost got caught. I liked this part because it was very suspenseful. I think both boys and girls ages 9-99 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** Miranda Black

MY SECRET WAR by Mary Pope Osborne

This is a book about a girl who lives with her mother in a boarding house. It is World War 2 and her father is away fighting. My favorite part is when the girl gets caught walking on the beach by who she thinks are Coast Guard patrollers. I think that girls 8-16 would like this book. RATING: *************************************************************************

MY SECRET WAR by Mary Pope Osborne

This book is about a girl living with her mother in a boarding house during World War ll. During this time her dad is fighting.

My favorite part was when the girl got caught by who she thinks are are Coast Guard patrollers late one night at the beach.

I think girls that are 8-16 will enjoy this book.

RATING: ***************************************

NN

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

A girl who lives in Hawaii when they get bombed she hates all the conditions. She hopes to go home and tries to help her Japanese friend. My favorite part was learning about the conditions after being bombed by Japan. I think girls age 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING:************************************************************************************** Ice Cream

The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins by Walter Dean Myers

The Book is about a 18 year old boy who is going to fight in world war 2. My favorite part was when Major Howie dies. I think boys who are age 9-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** Colts Rule

Surviving Hitler

Jack has been sent to the concentration camps. How does he survive? He meets his neighbor and he learns. But, does he have the will to live? Read this book to find out! My favorite part was when Jack had to survive the duration of when he was in the concentration camps. I think both boys and girls who are 10-13 will enjoy reading this book RATING: ***** Sync

Hidden Child of the Holocaust by ???

Ruth Harzt Capp is a Jewish girl who is always running away from Hitler’s Nazis. Ever since War War II started she has to change her name to Renee so she can seem French. Ruth is finally sent to an orphanage so she can be safe, and once the war is over she will come back to her parents. Will Ruth ever be safe at the orphanage? Read this book to find out! My favorite part was when Ruth got stopped by a lady and was questions. I think children who are 9-16 years old will enjoy this book RATING: ***** Ice Cream Girl Love Chocolate Ice Cream!

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

Nazis are invading and we have tons of money that could fall in the wrong hands. What ever shall we do? Well that’s were the main characters come in. There mission to get all the money to uncle Victor’s boat. Over 1 billion dollars needs to get to that boat. How will they do it? They’ll take it by sled. The book is basically about kids getting money to a boat and away from the Nazis. My favorite part is when a Nazi takes one of the boys as a prisoner. It is very exciting because of the way he escapes. I think both boys and girls age 7-13 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Monkey Man 1.5

The Book Thief

"The Book Thief", by Zusak...For adults...a GREAT read. The book itself in quasi-diary format, set in Nazi Germany...with Death's eerie voice as the narrator lends an alternative style of dismal overtones that help convey the situation as it was during that time period. I haven't finished yet...can't wait to get home! See the Barnes & Noble website for more details: http://www.bn.com/