Cover of My Family For the War

My Family For the War

by Anne C. Voorhoeve

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ten-year-old Ziska escapes Nazi Germany on a Kindertransport train, finding refuge with a Jewish family in London. As she navigates the challenges of wartime, she discovers her heritage and strives to stay connected with her parents, who remain in occupied Europe. This poignant journey explores courage, identity, and hope amidst hardship.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHistoricalIdentity & Self-Discovery

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780803733602
Pages
402
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
105,411

Genres

Juvenile Fiction