Nielsen, they will discover that friendship and courage can light the way through the most frightening of nights. And in this remarkable exploration of World War I by critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. But the winds of fate may cross their paths to give each of them just what they need. None of them will find exactly what they want. This will be a great book for readers who enjoy history or a dramatic story. This novel does a wonderful job of exposing students to key events and information surrounding WWI. Juliette, of France, hopes her family can remain knitted together, despite her father's imprisonment, as the war's longest battle stretches on and on.Įlsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her a friend from out of the chaos.Īnd Dimitri, of Russia, wants only to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon. Lines of Courage is an engaging story about a period in history little covered in YA literature, World War I. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves. Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross pin and working as a nurse - or even a doctor. Buy a copy of Lines of Courage book by Jennifer A. World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the awful challenges of war.įelix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken. Order your copy of Lines of Courage from The King's English Bookshop and receive an autographed copy! This free, virtual event will take place on Crowdcast and you must register here to participate. Nielsen, who will discuss her middle grade historical fiction novel, Lines of Courage. The King's English Bookshop proudly presents an evening with NYT bestselling author Jennifer A.

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