How do you get a child to understand an event in history? The best answer… put them right inside the event via an engaging story, especially through the eyes of a main character their own age. This is the case here in a very well-done and exciting glimpse into an interesting portion of the overall events of World War 2. How can it be even better? By incorporating aspects of our Christian faith within the story. While not the most faith-infused book we have reviewed, there is enough here, especially as the story progresses, that your child will have several reminders of what is most important in times of trial. The best example comes when a grandmother says “That’s how Christians are. We love the cross because it’s a sign that even when things get really bad, Christ loves us and he’s coming back”. At another moment someone is reunited and says, “Last night I told Jesus I wanted to see you”. — The family dynamic is very solid and refreshing. This includes relationships between siblings and extended family. Dirk (13 years old) is constantly loving and sacrificing for Anne (6 years old), including willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. There are loving aunts, uncles, grandmothers and grandfathers. In fact, we find out an uncle was captured helping and warning others. — Prayer is often given a solid focus. A frequent family slogan is repeated many times, saying “keep your hopes and your prayers strong”. Early in the story the young sister tells her brother to pray, saying that is what Mom and Dad would do. — The story has a great ending and some solid bonus content. HIGHLY Recommended.