From the two‑time Newbery Honor–winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words, The Night War is a gripping historical middle‑grade novel set during World War II in Nazi‑occupied France. Twelve‑year‑old Miriam (“Miri”), who is Jewish, narrowly escapes a roundup in Paris and is hidden in a boarding school near the Chateau de Chenonceau. As she assumes a false identity and tries to survive in a hostile world, she must decide whether to risk everything she has left — including her life — to help others reach freedom. The story blends historical detail, emotional insight, and a powerful look at courage and moral choice in the face of fear.
