Praise for Stolen Girl : "A gripping exploration of war-induced trauma, identity, and transformation." -- Kirkus Reviews "In addition to helping children understand conditions that immigrants face in current times, this stands as a deeply personal, relatable study of the long-term psychological effects of war on children, making it a useful addition to a Holocaust or World War II curriculum." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Filled with historical detail, it highlights a forgotten and horrifying aspect of WWII . A fascinating, compelling read." -- Booklist "This is a strong addition to World War II historical fiction collections, shining a light on a little-known aspect of the Nazi regime's insidious programs." -- School Library Journal Praise for The War Below : "Skrypuch offers a compelling, visceral novel of survival that provides an unusual view of the war . The suspenseful story carries the reader along to its satisfying conclusion." -- Booklist "The subject matter is powerful and grows occasionally quite intense.
A page-turning window into a complex piece of World War II history." -- Kirkus Reviews "This story, full of numerous acts of compassion and valor, sheds welcome light on a less familiar battleground of World War II." -- Publishers Weekly "A riveting read." -- YA Books Central Praise for Making Bombs for Hitler : "A gripping story that asks: What would you do to survive?" -- Alan Gratz, author of Prisoner B-3087 "Inspired by real, historical accounts, this is a powerful, harrowing story of transformation." -- Booklist "Skrypuch draws on real-life stories of survivors in telling Lida's poignant tale, and she creates a cast of young people who are devoted to one another in both thought and deed. A well-told story of persistence, lost innocence, survival, and hope." -- Kirkus Reviews "The story [has a] strong undercurrent of friendship and loyalty; an author's note gives further background on this important piece of history." -- Publishers Weekly "Students will admire Lida's pluck amid such heinous conditions .
An absorbing read about the lesser-known Ukrainian experience during World War II, this is a solid choice for curricular ties and for middle school historical fiction collections." -- School Library Journal "Skrypuch has written a gripping, emotional novel of one Ukrainian girl's perseverance during the horrors of war . This is a vivid picture of what youth experienced during World War II and the hopelessness of displaced populations of all backgrounds and religions." -- Voice of Youth Advocates.