About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the weight of global injustice or needs a real life example of how one person can maintain their integrity in an environment designed to strip it away. This gripping memoir follows Rita, a young girl in the Dutch East Indies during WWII, who disguises herself as a boy to survive the brutal conditions of a Japanese POW camp. Through her eyes, readers witness the harrowing reality of war, but also the transformative power of moral courage. It is an intense exploration of resilience, the complexity of identity, and the importance of speaking up for others, even when the personal cost is high. This is an ideal choice for mature readers ready to engage with difficult historical truths through a lens of profound personal strength.
