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July 20, 2012
Giveaway Winner - Lizzie and the Guernsey Gang by April Gardner
On Monday I featured April Gardner's delightful World War II novel for upper-elementary children,
Lizzie and the Guernsey Gang
. I used a random number generator to choose a winner from those who commented, including on Goodreads.The winner is Noelle the Dreamer! Thank you for leaving your email address, Noelle. I'll contact you so I can send you the book. Enjoy!
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Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—July 20, 1942: US forms First Special Service Force (FSSF) under Col. Robert Frederick as commando unit with combined US & Canadian troops. First WAAC training center opens at Fort Des Moines, IA.
July 19, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—July 19, 1942: Germans withdraw U-boats from US east coast to Caribbean due to American convoy system.
July 18, 2012
Today in World War II History
Me 262 at USAF Museum70 Years Ago—July 18, 1942: Germans take Voroshilovgrad, Ukraine, coal and coke center of Donets Basin. First flight of turbo-jet powered Messerschmitt 262 at Leipheim, Germany.
July 17, 2012
Giveaway Winner - Wedded to War by Jocelyn Green
Thank you to everyone who left a comment on my feature of Jocelyn Green's fabulous
Wedded to War
. My random number generator picked...Rachel Pudelek!Rachel, I have your new address already. I'll send that to Jocelyn, so she can mail you the signed copy. Congratulations!
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—July 17, 1942: Italians repulse British attack at Miteirya Ridge at El Alamein. Flooding in Pennsylvania kills 15 after state record of 34.5 inches of rain.
July 16, 2012
Book Beat - Lizzie and the Guernsey Gang by April Gardner
The story of the Channel Islands in World War II has always fascinated me - the only British soil conquered by the Nazis, so I was thrilled when April Gardner asked me to read her children's novel,
Lizzie and the Guernsey Gang
.Nine-year-old Lizzie Browning loves playing on the beach with her cousin James and brother Andre. But when Nazis invade her peaceful island, she finds life upended and her beloved beach "Verboten." Lizzie's family must adjust to food shortages, strict rules, and firm curfews. When German soldiers move in to the inn down the street, Lizzie suspects Philip Siefert, the innkeeper's son and her classmate, of being a German collaborator. Lizzie, Andre, and James make plans to escape from the island, but Philip's presence endangers their scheme.
This is a wonderful novel for children in upper elementary grades. Lizzie is the first in a series, and it's based on the life of a woman who was a young girl on Guernsey in World War II.The historical background is fascinating and presented in a child-friendly format, and Lizzie learns important lessons about judging others and trusting in the Lord. Refreshingly, the children are realistically flawed and enterprising, while remaining obedient and respectful. Lizzie and the Guernsey Gang is available as a paperback and on Kindle through Amazon.
My own children are too old for Lizzie (sob!) so I'd love to find a new home for her! Leave a comment for a chance to adopt. I'll announce the winner on Friday.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—July 16, 1942: Nazis deport 13,152 foreign Jews in Paris to concentration camps. US Navy forms TF 61, Solomons Expeditionary Force, under Vice Adm. Frank Fletcher, and TF 63 over all Allied land-based planes in Southwest Pacific, under Adm. John McCain.
July 15, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—July 15, 1942: RAF ace Paddy Finucane (32 victories) is killed in action. US Army Air Force forms Ground Observer Corps for civilian volunteers under Civilian Defense.
July 14, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—July 14, 1942: Germans begin deportation of Dutch Jews to Auschwitz. In India, Gandhi orders non-violent rebellion against British rule.
