The best books about Jewish experiences in WWII: Beyond Auschwitz

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The best books on the dangers of living under Hitler and Mussolini during World War Two

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The best World War 1 and 2 fiction featuring brilliant female characters

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The best stories of death personified

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The best books about courageous women and girls in war time

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The best YA coming-of-age novels that take place during the Holocaust

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The best World War II novels that bring history to life

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The best historical novels for teens set in Eastern Europe during WWII or the Cold War era

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The best books on surviving trauma through the magic of imagination

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The best YA books with strong characters set during war

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The best novels you’ll be excited to share with young adults

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