About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big questions about what it means to be brave or how women have shaped the history of global safety. It serves as an accessible entry point for kids who are curious about the military or who feel that women's stories are often left out of the history books they read at school. While the title focuses on World War II, the content also provides a foundational look at the complex roots of conflict, such as the Bosnian War, to help children understand the global context of peacekeeping. The book emphasizes themes of resilience, perseverance, and identity, showing that courage has no gender. It is developmentally appropriate for ages 7 to 12, offering enough detail to satisfy a budding historian without being overly graphic. Parents might choose this to foster a sense of justice and fairness, or to provide representation for children in military families who want to see the long legacy of female service members.
