About This Book
Love You, Soldier tells the story of Katie, a Jewish girl living in New York City during World War II. The narrative spans three years, from when Katie is seven until she is ten, focusing on her experiences and observations as her world changes while her father is away at war. It gently explores themes of family love, resilience, and the quiet anxieties and hopes of children on the homefront. The book offers a child's perspective on a significant historical period, making it accessible for young readers to understand the impact of war on everyday life and the strength of family bonds.
Katie, a Jewish girl living in New York City during World War II, sees many dynamic changes in her world as she ages from seven to ten waiting for her father to return from the war.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Katie feel about her father being away at war? How do you think she stays brave?
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What are some of the changes Katie notices in her neighborhood and family because of the war?
3
How does Katie's Jewish faith and culture play a role in her life during this time?
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If you were Katie, what would you miss most about your father being gone?
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What does this book teach us about what it was like to live during World War II, even if you weren't fighting?
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