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Victory (Resistance Book #3)
The final installment in Carla Jablonski’s Sydney Taylor Honor-winning Resistance trilogy.
World War II thunders to a conclusion in this third and final installment of Jablonski and Purvis’ critically-acclaimed historical trilogy. As the Allied Forces move to retake France from its Nazi invaders, siblings Sophie, Paul, and Marie Tessier must risk their lives once more and j...more
World War II thunders to a conclusion in this third and final installment of Jablonski and Purvis’ critically-acclaimed historical trilogy. As the Allied Forces move to retake France from its Nazi invaders, siblings Sophie, Paul, and Marie Tessier must risk their lives once more and j...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
July 17th 2012
by First Second
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In this final installment of the Resistance trilogy, the story of the French resistance as WWII comes to a close, is told through three young Tessier siblings (Paul, Marie and Sylvie), who while not old enough to really participate in the Resistance, find their own way to make things happen. While the art is amazing, and the plot line interesting -- youngsters working to gather and provide intelligence to the Resistance -- sometimes the history is lacking. Admittedly, this is not a history text,...more
Resistance is an excellent trio of graphic novels about one French family during World War II, living in the "free" part of France during German occupation. There is the artist son who is in his early teens, the social daughter in her late teens, and the isolated prepubescent daughter, along with their mom and aunt. Their absent POW dad impacts their dynamics.
Over the course of the three books, Resistance, Defiance, and Victory, each member of the family goes from mildly resentful to fully and d...more
Over the course of the three books, Resistance, Defiance, and Victory, each member of the family goes from mildly resentful to fully and d...more
I've just begun my CYBILs reading - don't worry, I wrote this review long before it was posted - and I've already been introduced to so many amazing books I wouldn't have discovered on my own.
Carla Jablonski and Leland Purvis's Resistance trilogy tells about the French Resistance through three episodes in the lives of Sylvie, Paul, and Marie Tessier. In this final graphic novel, Marie rescues a downed pilot and Paul travels to Paris to deliver new codes just in time for liberation. It's not enti...more
Carla Jablonski and Leland Purvis's Resistance trilogy tells about the French Resistance through three episodes in the lives of Sylvie, Paul, and Marie Tessier. In this final graphic novel, Marie rescues a downed pilot and Paul travels to Paris to deliver new codes just in time for liberation. It's not enti...more
Reason for Reading: Next (and last) book in the trilogy.
This is the final installment in this stellar trilogy about the resistance movement in occupied France. This third book brings us up to the last days of occupation and the final liberation of France. Tensions run high in the Tessier household as we see many different ways in which people did their part to survive and resist. The entire household is vocally fed-up with the aunt's collusion with the Germans. Sophie is torn between her feeling...more
This is the final installment in this stellar trilogy about the resistance movement in occupied France. This third book brings us up to the last days of occupation and the final liberation of France. Tensions run high in the Tessier household as we see many different ways in which people did their part to survive and resist. The entire household is vocally fed-up with the aunt's collusion with the Germans. Sophie is torn between her feeling...more
French sibling Paul, Marie and Sophie are still working against the Nazis that are occupying their town, each in their own ways. Paul is a messenger who risks being out after curfew, Marie is "dating" a soldier in order to get information, and Sophie is unhappy to be so young that people don't think she can help-- until she finds a downed pilot carrying a critical message and is instrumental in saving him and helping get the message delivered. While they are struggling with missing their father...more
With Victory, Book 3, the talented team of Carla Jablonski and Leland Purvis will bring their graphic novel trilogy about kids working in the French Resistance during World War II to its conclusion when it is published on July 17, 2012.
Victory begins after the Nazi occupation of France and one month after the allied invasion of Normandy. For the first time, victory seems to be a possibility for the allied forces, but tensions are also running very high. As Nazi losses increase, so does their cru...more
Victory begins after the Nazi occupation of France and one month after the allied invasion of Normandy. For the first time, victory seems to be a possibility for the allied forces, but tensions are also running very high. As Nazi losses increase, so does their cru...more
The final book in this trilogy was perhaps the best of the three -- I appreciated that the illustrator has made obvious efforts to age the children characters appropriately (it was 1940 or 1941 in the first book and is meant to be 1944 in this one). Marie in particular has obviously grown up considerably in both appearance and in her actions. I thought the conflict Sylvie faced with her involvement with German soldier Erich was complex and thought-provoking -- though she instigated the relations...more
Victory completes the Resistance trilogy. The Tessier siblings have each been doing their part for the French resistance, but they are now about to embark on their most dangerous mission yet. This final installment takes us to the streets of occupied Paris where information critical to the success of the Resistance is needed. All three siblings make their way to Paris where they are reunited with their old friend, Henri. The tides of war are turning, but how long will it take for Paris to be tru...more
When I read _Resistance I told everyone who would listen about it. The plot, characters, and artwork all wonderfully came together to create a memorable story that quickly grabbed me. efiance wasn't as instant, but it still a solid continuation.
With Victory, once again I am blown away with a historical and emotional punch! The Tessier family is living on the fumes of hope but with conflicting rumors and policilcal tension trust (and lack thereof) is wearing everyone down. Mrs. Tessier and Aunt...more
With Victory, once again I am blown away with a historical and emotional punch! The Tessier family is living on the fumes of hope but with conflicting rumors and policilcal tension trust (and lack thereof) is wearing everyone down. Mrs. Tessier and Aunt...more
It's the final battle. World War II is drawing to a close and the allied forces are moving to retake France from the Nazi’s. Paul, Marie, and Sylvie Tessier continue fighting for the Resistance in their own way. Paul’s drawing almost land him in jail, but he is saved by Lucille’s father. Sylvie continues to date the young German solider next door and getting information that is saving lives. And Marie...Marie finds a downed place and a young man badly injured. She nurses him back to health and d...more
Dec 01, 2012
Ania
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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action,
based-on-true-stories,
coming-of-age,
death,
family,
friendship,
history,
loss,
real-life,
self-esteem,
slis-5425,
teen,
ya,
young-adult
Teachers, please add the Resistance trilogy to your resources while studying WWII!
The theme of this trilogy is very serious: WWII. There are many students very interested in the war and social history of conflicts. I think Jablonski and Purvis deserve our attention as they created a very interesting book for teens and keep questioning readers on ethical issues like war, sacrifice, humanity.
The theme of this trilogy is very serious: WWII. There are many students very interested in the war and social history of conflicts. I think Jablonski and Purvis deserve our attention as they created a very interesting book for teens and keep questioning readers on ethical issues like war, sacrifice, humanity.
Last of a WWII trilogy, this graphic novel is less about plot or characters than about conflict within the French Resistance and the liberation of Paris. The art is clear, the story is easy to follow even without having read the first two volumes---but it all seems driven by an informational Purpose. In light of that, the absence of any historical back matter is a weakness.
The best of the trilogy, Victory, is the culmination of the story of a family who has worked for the French Resistance during World War II. The bravery finally felt real because the tension and fear were well portrayed. I still felt that the art work could have contributed to the story more, but over all I thoroughly enjoyed this last selection.
I liked this - it was good attempt at telling the story of a complicated and very controversial time in France. However, the story lost me a few times (I confess I didn't read the first two books) and the art wasn't as expressive as it could have been. A good book in a sea of graphic novel historical fiction flops.
The conclusion to Jablonski's Resistance Trilogy. The series is not bad at all, especially if used with other graphic novels like Maus. Hopefully First Second will collect all of them in a hardcover edition that will be suitable for use within the secondary school history classroom.
I have really enjoyed this look at the French Resistance during the Nazi Occupation. Graphic novels provide such a great alternative way to look at history. Learning while being entertained. Gasp! Imagine that. A terrific series.
If you enjoyed MAUS, you will enjoy this book. This was also set in WWII, but you get to see what life was like in France during German occupation. Great book, and I was able to read the entire trilogy in one day.
Oct 29, 2012
Warren-Newport Public Library
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
graphic-novel,
historical-fiction
Solid conclusion to a good historical graphic novel series on the Germany Occupation of France. Solid art and story.
~ Amanda
~ Amanda
I couldn't put this book down until I was finished! Excellent telling of WWII from the perspective of children and teens!
Solid conclusion to a good historical graphic novel series on the Germany Occupation of France. Solid art and story.
I love these Graphic Novels. I wish I could get more people to read them.
Resistance is an excellent historical graphic series.
An exciting and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.
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The final installment in Jablonski's Resistance trilogy was just right. It concluded all of the characters' story lines, kept the action going through the end, and completed the plot arc that the first book started. I liked this one as well as the first- it taught me about the French Resistance's part in defeating the Nazis and does so in an interesting way with great characters and story.
I enjoyed reading and learning about the French resistance to the Germans during World War II. Jablonski had a great ending to this fantastic trilogy. A perfect series for students interested in World War II stories.
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Carla Jablonski is the author and editor of dozens of best-selling books for teenage and middle-grade readers. She grew up in New York City, where she attended public schools and the Bronx High School of Science. She has a BA in anthropology from Vassar College and an MA from NYU's Gallatin School, an interdisciplinary program for which she combined playwriting, the history of gender issues in 19t...more
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