Making Bombs for Hitler
What's it about
How would you survive if you were stolen from your home and forced to build weapons for your enemies? Discover the incredible resilience of the human spirit through the eyes of a young girl fighting to stay alive and hold onto her identity in the face of unimaginable horror. This gripping story follows Lida, an eight-year-old Ukrainian girl captured by the Nazis and forced into slave labor. You'll witness her desperate struggle as she is separated from her sister and put to work in a brutal labor camp, making bombs for the very army that destroyed her life. Learn how courage, hope, and the bonds of friendship can light a path even in the darkest of times.
Meet the author
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is an acclaimed author of historical fiction for young readers, celebrated for uncovering hidden stories of heroism and receiving the Order of Canada for her work. A descendant of Ukrainian immigrants, she was inspired by her own family's wartime experiences and the untold stories of survivors to give a voice to the children who endured the brutalities of World War II. Her extensive research and deep personal connection bring unparalleled authenticity and heart to her powerful narratives.
What's it about
How would you survive if you were stolen from your home and forced to build weapons for your enemies? Discover the incredible resilience of the human spirit through the eyes of a young girl fighting to stay alive and hold onto her identity in the face of unimaginable horror. This gripping story follows Lida, an eight-year-old Ukrainian girl captured by the Nazis and forced into slave labor. You'll witness her desperate struggle as she is separated from her sister and put to work in a brutal labor camp, making bombs for the very army that destroyed her life. Learn how courage, hope, and the bonds of friendship can light a path even in the darkest of times.
Meet the author
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is an acclaimed author of historical fiction for young readers, celebrated for uncovering hidden stories of heroism and receiving the Order of Canada for her work. A descendant of Ukrainian immigrants, she was inspired by her own family's wartime experiences and the untold stories of survivors to give a voice to the children who endured the brutalities of World War II. Her extensive research and deep personal connection bring unparalleled authenticity and heart to her powerful narratives.
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