Song of a Blackbird

This compelling graphic novel masterfully intertwines two timelines: 1943 Amsterdam, where teenager Emma bravely joins the Dutch Resistance, and 2011 Amsterdam, where Annick's quest for a bone marrow donor for her beloved grandmother unearths a profound family secret. The discovery that her oma was secretly adopted as a child, with clues hidden in art prints by a mysterious "Emma B.", propels Annick into a historical investigation. It's a poignant story about courage, identity, the enduring impact of war, and the power of family bonds, perfect for middle and high school readers.

In 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma's world changes when she witnesses Jewish families being forcibly deported to concentration camps. In that moment, she decides to joins the Dutch Resistance. In 2011 Amsterdam, Annick's world has changed as well. A search for a bone marrow donor for her beloved oma leads to a shocking revelation: her grandmother was secretly adopted as a child. The only clues to finding their lost family are a series of art prints hanging on the wall-each signed by a mysterious "Emma B."