About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to ask about the lived experience of war or expresses a desire to help others in times of crisis. Kitty Langley's diary provides a window into the transition from a sheltered life to the front lines of nursing during the early days of World War II. It explores themes of courage, rapid maturity, and the physical and emotional toll of caring for others under duress. This story is an excellent choice for parents looking to introduce historical realities through a relatable, compassionate lens. It is most appropriate for readers aged 9 to 14 who are ready for honest but age-appropriate descriptions of medical work and wartime civilian life. It offers a framework for discussing how ordinary people find extraordinary strength when their community is in danger.
