*Special Guest Post by Teen Volunteer, Jane H.*
A photograph of one book, The Book of Lost Names, immediately transports Eva Traube decades back in time and halfway across the world. Eva, a Polish Jew, had to flee Paris during World War 2. She and her mother, after the arrest of her father, escaped to a small mountain town where she began to work forging documents for children escaping Nazi destruction. However, Eva soon realizes she must find a way to preserve the identities of these children and her own safety as she gets pulled deeper in the resistance and danger.

This book intertwines elements of historical fiction, mystery and romance which come together in a complex and hopeful story about humanity. For readers of historical fiction, this book presents a deeply developed main character with the purest intentions in one of the most destructive events in human history. Eva’s repeated willingness to risk her life for others, her devotion to her family and friends, and her sheer determination instantly draw you in. However, her challenges also make her human. Eva’s rocky relationship with her mother, yet ultimate reconciliation, conflicting religious values, and balance of danger and morality creates a complete picture of the strain of war on every aspect of life. But ultimately, it is a message of hope. Even in the worst times, there can be unity. As Eva refuses to give up on finding her father throughout the novel, she still puts the needs of others above her own. The best of humanity make the biggest sacrifices to help others. This book is a beautifully written story about love, sacrifice, and morality.
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