Can you recommend some 'World War Two young adult novels'?

Well, there are multiple themes. Courage is one. In 'I Am David', the main character shows great courage as he makes his way through a hostile world after escaping the concentration camp. Another theme is hope. Even in the darkest times depicted in novels like 'All the Light We Cannot See', the characters hold on to hope. And family is also a theme. In 'Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl', Anne's relationship with her family while in hiding is a significant part of the story.

Well, 'I Am Malala' can be considered in a way. It's about Malala Yousafzai's fight against the Taliban in Pakistan, which was like a war on education. Malala had to escape the oppression. Also, 'Between Shades of Gray' is set during Stalin's regime, and it's about a young girl and her family being deported. It's a story of survival and escape from a very difficult situation.

One great 'Escaping a War' young adult novel could be 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's set during World War II and shows the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany, in a way that is both about escaping the horror of war through books and the general struggle to survive in that time. Another is 'Code Name Verity' which tells a gripping story of two young women involved in the war effort and their fight to escape the clutches of the enemy. Also, 'Refugee' by Alan Gratz is a powerful novel that follows the journey of three different young refugees from different wars trying to escape and find safety.

One well - known World War Two romance novel is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells the story of two sisters in France during the war and their experiences which include elements of love and sacrifice. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which also has a beautiful love story set against the backdrop of the war.

Another great one is 'The Assault' by Harry Mulisch. This novel delves deep into the aftermath of a brutal incident during the war. It shows how the war affects the lives of ordinary people in the Netherlands, exploring themes of guilt, revenge, and the difficulty of coming to terms with the past. It is a complex and thought - provoking read that gives a lot of insight into the Dutch experience during World War Two.

Sure. 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a must - read. It makes you feel the desolation and hopelessness of the soldiers on the front line. Another is 'The Diary of Anne Frank', which is a very touching and real account of a young girl's experience during the Holocaust. 'Slaughterhouse - Five' is also great as it shows the chaos and destruction of war in a very unique way.

'All the Light We Cannot See' is also a great choice. It weaves together the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy during the war. While it deals with the harshness of war, there are also elements of beauty, hope and connection that make it feel somewhat 'fluffy' in the midst of the chaos.

'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller is often associated with World War Two. It's a satirical look at the military bureaucracy and the insanity of war. The 'catch - 22' situation that the characters face shows the illogical nature of the military system during the war.

I would recommend 'The 5th Wave'. In this novel, the world is under attack by an alien invasion which is like a war situation. There are humans who are rebels against the aliens, and the main character Cassie is trying to escape the various waves of attacks and find her brother. It's a thrilling young adult novel with elements of all three - escape, rebels, and war. Also, 'The Giver' can be considered. Jonas, the main character, rebels against the sameness of his community which is in a way a form of a stagnant and controlling regime. He then tries to escape to a world he believes has more freedom.

One of the great fourth grade - appropriate World War II novels is 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry. It tells the story of a girl in Denmark during the war and her family's efforts to help Jews escape. Another is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank. It gives a very personal account of a girl hiding from the Nazis.