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Silhouetted girl holding a candle on a balcony with a dome and sunset in the background. Text: The Lost Year. National Book Award Finalist.

The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh — Historical Fiction Middle Grade Book

If you love middle-grade historical fiction filled with courage, hope, and hidden heroes, Safiyyah’s War is a must-read. Inspired by true events, this powerful story follows a brave Muslim girl in WWII Paris who discovers her own strength as she joins the Resistance to protect others. It’s gripping, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

Oct 23 min read