About This Book
This compelling historical fiction novel introduces readers to a courageous French teenager who navigates the dangers of World War II. While pursuing her dream of becoming an opera singer, she becomes an unwitting, then active, spy for the French Resistance, using her travels and performances to gather crucial intelligence. The book explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the fight for freedom against oppression, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who became heroes during wartime. It's suitable for middle-grade readers interested in history and adventure.
Despite the horrors of World War II, a French teenager pursues her dream of becoming an opera singer, which takes her to places where she gains information about what the Nazis are doing--information that the French Resistance needs.
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Discussion Prompts
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What does it mean to be brave, and how did the protagonist show bravery?
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How did the war affect the lives of ordinary people in France?
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If you were in the protagonist's shoes, what choices might you have made?
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How did the protagonist's dream of being an opera singer connect with her role in the Resistance?
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