As a digital subscriber, you’ll receive unlimited access to Horn Book web exclusives and extensive archives, as well as access to our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database.
To access other site content, visit The Horn Book homepage.
To continue you need an active subscription to hbook.com.
Subscribe now to gain immediate access to everything hbook.com has to offer, as well as our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database, which contains tens of thousands of short, critical reviews of books published in the United States for young people.
Thank you for registering. To have the latest stories delivered to your inbox, select as many free newsletters as you like below.
No thanks. Return to article
(3)
4-6
Set in WWII Paris, this gripping middle-grade novel follows eleven-year-old Safiyyah, a Muslim girl living in the Grand Mosque, as she courageously aids the French Resistance and helps save Jewish lives. Inspired by real events, the story highlights interfaith solidarity and overlooked history with emotional resonance and vivid characters. A detailed historical note adds further depth, and a glossary supports young readers. Poignant and powerful, this story honors the bravery of unsung heroes with grace and urgency.