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Hunger Journeys

by Maggie De Vries

Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4) Unknown

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

During World War II in Amsterdam, young Lena bravely embarks on a dangerous train journey with her friend Sofie, both carrying false papers as they head toward the German border. Amid tense encounters with soldiers and startling discoveries about the train’s dark cargo, Lena and Sofie forge unexpected connections that test their courage and trust. Their choices lead to unforeseen challenges, revealing the complexities of friendship and survival in a time of war.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalComing of AgeFriendshipWar & ConflictSurvival

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety War & Conflict Physical Danger Emotional: Trust and Betrayal
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781554685790
Pages
288
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
77,642

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945Juvenile fictionGuerre mondiale, 1939-1945Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseFictionHungerRailroad trainsChildren's fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionNetherlands, fictionWorld war, 1939-1945, fiction