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Lines of Courage Hardcover – May 17, 2022

by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Author)
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Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures... if they are lucky -- and brave -- enough to find each other.

"A powerful, absorbing story that shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in human history." -- Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee

World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the awful challenges of war.

Felix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken.

Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross pin and working as a nurse -- or even a doctor.

Juliette, of France, hopes her family can remain knitted together, despite her father's imprisonment, as the war's longest battle stretches on and on.

Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her a friend from out of the chaos.

And Dimitri, of Russia, wants only to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon.

None of them will find exactly what they want. But the winds of fate may cross their paths to give each of them just what they need. And in this remarkable exploration of World War I by critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen, they will discover that friendship and courage can light the way through the most frightening of nights.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    740L
  6. Dimensions
    8.66 x 5.91 x 0.98 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  8. Publication date
    May 17, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    1338620932
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1338620931
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Also by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen: The thrilling story of a young girl who stows away on board the Titanic. As she attempts to find answers to her many questions about the ship, she finds herself caught up in the desperate struggle to survive after it strikes an iceberg. Artfully weaved stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures... if they are lucky -- and brave -- enough to find each other. A stunning thriller about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west. A thrilling World War II story of espionage and intrigue, as one girl races to save her father and aid the French resistance. The extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist the German forces. Readers will be transported to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting oppression.

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Praise for Words on Fire:

* "Gripping... Audra's story deserves a place on the shelf next to Lois Lowry's Number the Stars and Marcus Zusak's The Book Thief." -- Booklist, starred review

"[This] adventure about a little-known place and time... delivers action and suspense." -- Kirkus Reviews

"There is much on offer in this novel: family love, patriotism, magic, and the importance of books... Highly recommended." -- School Library Connection

Praise for Resistance:

A Sydney Taylor Notable Book

"The edge-of-your-seat climax places readers amidst the gritty, horrifying street battles of the Warsaw Ghetto and pays tribute to those who sacrificed themselves so others would live... Historical fiction at its finest, this informs, enlightens, and engages young readers." -- School Library Journal

"Highlight[s] moments of resistance via cinematic action sequences." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Suspense mounts continually as Chaya survives her ordeals, gaining strength and faith in her mission. The courage and self-sacrifice of many characters is inspiring." -- Publishers Weekly

"Fast-paced and suspenseful." -- School Library Connection

Praise for A Night Divided:

ILA-CBC Children's Choices List selection

"Absorbing and deeply suspenseful, with plenty of ticking-clock tension... an eye-opening glimpse of history." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A marvelously crafted historical novel about courage, perseverance and the will to survive, A Night Divided excels in every regard." -- Reading Eagle

"Distinct supporting characters... demonstrate the harrowing choices people made to survive, encouraging readers to consider what they would have done if fate and history had cast them into the story... The novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page." -- School Library Journal

"History buffs will drool over the magnificently told tale, but even reluctant readers will become immersed in the tension-filled exploits." -- Voice of Youth Advocates

"Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for the Ascendance Trilogy:

A New York Times Notable Children's Book

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Children's Book

A Cybils Award Winner

* "An impressive, promising story." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] pageturner." -- New York Times Book Review

"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel." -- The Wall Street Journal

"A swashbuckling origin story..." -- Los Angeles Times

"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." -- School Library Journal

"Gripping." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." -- The Horn Book

About the Author

Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series: The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, and The Shattered Castle. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game and its sequels,The Deceiver's Heart, and The Warrior's Curse; the New York Times bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and Wrath of the Storm; the standalone fantasy The Scourge; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers A Night Divided, Resistance, Words on Fire, Rescue, Lines of Courage, Iceberg, and Uprising. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (May 17, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338620932
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338620931
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 740L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.66 x 5.91 x 0.98 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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I loved the way the author wrote this one. She wrote it about 5 young people during the first world war. I loved the way the book helped me to understand a bit more about this time period. As well as my son who I read the book to.This book is split into sections. Each section follows a different one of the young people. So the reader gets to see what they thought about the whole of the war. It starts from the very beginning when Felix witnesses the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. And it goes through the end of the war.I loved the way these 5 characters each had their own story. But the stories were connected. And there were different things that happened to each of them. Kara was a nurse's helper on a Red Cross train. That was one thing I had never heard of. But I loved her story.Juliette was a young French refugee. All alone in the world. She was trying to stay away from the Germans and find her family at the same time. It's hard to imagine how scary the world would have been for her.Elsa lived in Germany. I loved the way she knew her pigeon could help those around her. I loved the way she tied several of the characters together. And it showed the cruelty of a desperate people.And then there was Dimitri. His story is one of sadness. Dimitri wasn't old enough to be in the army, but he was forced there all the same. Leaving his family behind in the turmoil of a Russian revolution.I loved the things this book teaches about working together. And that we're all connected in one way or another.
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Scott Burel
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opening
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This is my first book by Jennifer. As an adult, I think more adults would benefit from this. It teaches you at its core to see things from other peoples perspectives. I look forward to reading more.
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D. Longstreth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author - Well Written WW1 Story
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Jennifer Nielsen has a clever way of weaving together the different stories for each character that end up connecting to each other. The beauty of it is that she takes on the perspectives of several characters experiencing WW1 in very different ways, and comes up with something that allows young readers to realize that underneath, even in war, people are really not so different after all.

Love that it was about WW1 because more books tend to focus on WW2

We read this with several 4th and 5th graders. It has some mature and descriptive content about the realities of war, so may not be suited for kids any younger than that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important and Uplifting
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022
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This author has such a beautiful way of bringing history to life while entertaining young readers!
This book is an excellent way to understand World War I better while focusing on what is important: individual souls and how they handled it with courage and other virtues. I love the way the characters from many different countries are connected in this story. I had the thought that perhaps the author could write a sequel carrying into the next World War, and showing how these characters and their children continue to carry the torch...
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5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022
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Such a good book! I've been waiting for it fit so long, and Jennifer did not disappoint!!! I love the character evolution, especially Felix at the end of the book! But they're all very likeable characters, and I totally recommend this book!!
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My kids love this book and the rest from this author. Always a great read.
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Ann C.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a joy to read!
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2022
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My son and I enjoyed reading this book together. Jennifer A. Nielsen is an amazing author, and we have loved reading all of her books. Highly recommend!
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Paul Watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Another well researched historic YA Novel
Reviewed in Australia on May 12, 2023
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This is the third Jennifer Neilson book I have read and I intend to read all of hers. As a military historian I am most impressed with the attention to historic detail as the backdrop to the stories. This book is about a group of adolescants from widely different cultures, all caught up in the same nightmare of WW1 and how their lives become linked. Jennifer's books have an easy flow to the writing, which makes it easy to get into and the stories are fast moving. I find it hard to find fault with this book, if it is read as it was intended. Recommended for al lages 12 and up.
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