A Pound of Paper: Confessions of a Book Addict by John Baxter - This book was kind of fun, especially if you know a lot of authors in science fiction or in Australia, but he spent too much time collecting books of the sort I wouldn't allow in our home. I do not recommend it, and I've decided not to link to it. (purchased used)
The Borrowed House by Hilda van Stockum - This is the author of some of my favorite middle grade books like the Mitchells series and The Winged Watchman. This book is also set during World War II. Janna is the daughter of actors who are living in the confiscated home of a Jewish family, though Janna doesn't understand that at first. Janna must confront her German indoctrination when she meets a member of the Dutch underground. This book provides many perspectives and helps us ask of ourselves, how would we behave in a situation like this? I have often thought it likely that I would not be as brave as I might hope. (purchased copy)
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