About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling discouraged by physical limitations or is beginning to ask complex questions about why people treat each other differently based on race or background. Set in 1940s New Orleans, Liberty follows Fish, a young boy recovering from polio, and his neighbor Olympia as they form an unlikely bond with a German prisoner of war to save a stray dog. It is a deeply moving story about seeing the humanity in others despite the labels society provides. This historical novel is ideal for children ages 8 to 12 who are developing their sense of justice and empathy. Through Fish's journey with a physical disability and the segregated setting of the South, parents can find a gentle entry point into conversations about resilience, historical prejudice, and the bridge-building power of kindness. It offers a hopeful perspective on how even small acts of bravery can change a life.
