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Louder Than Words

By Kathy Kacer
Level 5
Review:

This beautiful story is based on the heroic actions of Ludviga Pukas, a Christian woman who worked as a housekeeper for a Jewish family in Ukraine and risked her life for them during WWII. While this book has a slower pace than some other WWII books I have read, I still found it a worthwhile read. The characters are all well developed and relatable, especially the main character, 12-year-old Dina, who shows incredible courage and love. This book is a great option for sensitive readers, as it depicts very little violence compared to other books about WWII. The ending is a little bit sad, but it focuses on the good and is not overly depressing.

(Reviewed by Kate Phillips)

Region Ukraine
Period WWII
Genre Historical Fiction
Digital Format Audiobook
The Good and the Beautiful Library No
  • Audiobook
  • 3.5 Entertainment Value
  • 4 Moral Value
  • 4 Educational Value
  • 4 Literary Value
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