Autumn's Book Vlog
Watch and listen below while Autumn tells us her thoughts on some of her favorite reads!
Written Reviews
Over and Out
Author: Jenni L. Walsh
Autumn’s Rating:
Minimum Recommended Age: 8
Summary:
Sophie lives in Berlin after World Warr II. Berlin is split by a wall that separates the east and the west.
The east side is under Communist rule, while the west has freedom. Sophie and her best friend Katarina
want to escape the east. When Sophie finds out she has family in the west, she figures out how to get
over, but meanwhile she is forced to spy on Monika, someone who is like a sister to her. Will Sophie get
caught? Will Monika go to jail? Will her mama have to change jobs?
Positive Messages: Never give up
Language: None
Violence & Scariness:
There are some intense scenes when you think Sophie is going to get caught by Herr Becker as she plans
her escape, but no descriptions of violence.
Concerning Content: None
Mom says:
This sequel to “I Am Defiance” is just as amazing as the first novel. The author has an excellent way of telling history in a way that young readers can understand, and this was another
book I couldn’t put down.
I Am Defiance
Author: Jenni L. Walsh
Autumn’s Rating:
Minimum Recommended Age: 8
Summary:
Brigette is living in Nazi Germany. Her sister Angelika has polio and the Nazis don’t like people with
disabilities. Bridgette has to pretend to love Hitler while she plans their escape. It is a race to get out
alive. Will they make it?
Positive Messages:
Determination and staying positive no matter what the circumstances!
Language:
None
Violence & Scariness:
Some mention of Nazi officers taking people away, but no graphic descriptions.
Concerning Content:
None
Mom says:
This is a fantastic book and when I was screening it for Autumn I couldn’t put it down! This tells such a great story of the resistance to Hitler and what it was like living in Germany during World War II. The age of the characters and the impact they have also shows that you don’t have to be an adult to stand up and do the right thing. Be sure to read the sequel “Over and Out”!