WHITE BIRD

WHITE BIRD by R.J. Palacio

If you are familiar with R.J. Palacio's Wonder (either in book form or movie) White Bird is a spin off from it. Written in comic book form, but still very moving, White Bird tells the story of the bully from Wonder, Julian's, grandmother Sara. Set in France during WWII Sara's Jewish family thinks they will be able to make it through. When the Nazis show up at school to round the Jewish students up an unlikely hero comes to the rescue and the value of true friendship comes to light. Beautifully written. White Bird would be appropriate for upper elementary and above as difficult subjects are dealt with.

HEADS UP - As with any WWII/Nazi/Concentration camp book, not everyone makes it. Palacio also uses her last few comic frames to compare what happened to the Jews to Trump's border issues.