
Jennifer A. Nielsen's "Resistance" tells the gripping story of Chaya Lindner, a Jewish teenager navigating the horrors of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. After experiencing profound loss and the disappearance of her siblings, Chaya refuses to succumb to despair. Instead, she bravely joins the underground resistance movement, risking her life to fight against the atrocities of the Holocaust. This historical fiction novel offers a poignant and empowering look at courage, resilience, and the fight for freedom in the face of extreme injustice, making it a powerful read for middle-grade readers.
Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference.