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Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Set in Nazi Germany, this book tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who steals books to share with others, and the Jewish man hidden in her family's home. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it also explores the impact of war on young people and the importance of resilience and hope.

John Boyne

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

This novel tells the story of Bruno, the son of a Nazi commandant, and his friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish boy held in a concentration camp. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it provides a unique perspective on the Holocaust and the power of unexpected friendships.

Lois Lowry

Number the Stars

Set in Denmark during World War II, this book tells the story of Annemarie Johansen, a young girl who helps her Jewish friend Ellen escape from the Nazis. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it explores the themes of courage, sacrifice, and survival during wartime.

Jane Yolen

The Devil's Arithmetic

This novel tells the story of Hannah, a modern-day Jewish girl who is transported back in time to witness the horrors of the Holocaust. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it provides a powerful exploration of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering history.

Jerry Spinelli

Milkweed

Set in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II, this book tells the story of Misha, a young orphan who must navigate the dangerous world of the ghetto. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it explores the themes of survival, resilience, and the human spirit.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In a seemingly perfect society, Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, tasked with holding all the memories of the past. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it explores the themes of memory, identity, and the importance of individual freedom.

Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl

This classic memoir tells the story of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who hid with her family in Amsterdam during World War II. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it provides a powerful and personal account of the Holocaust.

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The War That Saved My Life

Set during World War II, this book tells the story of Ada, a young girl with a clubfoot who is evacuated from London to the countryside. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it explores the themes of resilience, bravery, and the power of human connection.

Eleanor Coerr

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

Based on a true story, this book tells the story of Sadako, a young girl who contracts leukemia as a result of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it explores the themes of hope, perseverance, and the power of human spirit.

Esther Hautzig

The Endless Steppe

This memoir tells the story of Esther, a young girl who is exiled with her family to Siberia during World War II. This book is a good choice for readers of Stones in Water as it explores the themes of survival, resilience, and the human spirit.