Louder Than Words
Description
Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events, set in Ukraine.
"[a] unique perspective on the Holocaust..."鈥攕tarred review, School Libary Journal
Life is becoming ever more terrifying for the Jewish community as the Second World War envelops their lives. For twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, things get even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work and despite many objections, the family adjusts to the arrival of their new housekeeper, Nina, who is not Jewish. But Nina鈥檚 role changes dramatically when the Nazis invade their small Ukrainian town. Nina sacrifices her own safety to make sure the children she has come to love are kept from the clutches of the Nazis, and Dina comes to depend on her in a way she never imagined she would.
The third novel in Kathy Kacer鈥檚 acclaimed Heroes Quartet series, Louder Than Words is based on the true story of one woman鈥檚 incredible heroism in the most dangerous of circumstances. It is another affecting testament to the unsung heroes of World War II who, at great personal risk, saved the lives of strangers.
Awards
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2020
- Joint winner, Best Bets List, Top Ten, Ontario Library Association 2021
Reviews
鈥淎n accessible and absorbing portrait of empathy, character, and moral courage, relevant for modern times.鈥�
- Kirkus Reviews, 01/21/20
鈥淩iveting not only for its content, but also because of its fast pace and well-developed characters.鈥�
- CM Reviews, 01/27/20
鈥淎 beautifully written, powerful story that needs to be shared.鈥�
- Home School by the Beach, 12/19/20
鈥淲orthy of five out of five stars!鈥�
- Christian Author Chick, 12/13/19
鈥淭his unique perspective on the Holocaust provides a powerful story that focuses on the importance of understanding and love.鈥�
- School Library Journal, *starred review, 04/20
鈥淐补辫迟颈惫补迟颈苍驳.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- A Beauty & Her Books, 04/13/20
鈥淒efinitely purchasing . . . this was a compelling read.鈥�
- Ms. Yingling Reads, 04/18/20
鈥淭his story needs to be read and remembered.鈥�
- Kiss the Book, 07/14/20
鈥淭his is a book that belongs on any library shelf.鈥�
- Association of Jewish Libraries, 09/20
鈥淎 pro颅file in true, self颅less courage, spot颅light颅ing a role mod颅el from whom read颅ers can learn and por颅tray颅ing a fam颅i颅ly of brave young girls with whom they can iden颅ti颅fy.鈥�
- Jewish Book Council, 02/22/21
鈥淸A] well written novel for younger readers that features a true heroine.鈥�
- Libris Notes, 05/26/21