Books Like Defiance
Families who loved Defiance by Carla Jablonski often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Defiance by Carla Jablonski often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking difficult questions about what it means to be a hero or how to tell the difference between law and justice. In this second installment of the Resistance trilogy, the Tessier siblings navigate the increasingly dangerous world of Nazi-occupied France. As they work with the Resistance, they must manage the constant fear of the Vichy police while trying to protect their Jewish friends. This graphic novel serves as a powerful entry point for discussing moral integrity and the complexities of war. It explores the weight of keeping secrets and the bravery required to act when authority figures are in the wrong. While it contains historical tension, it is written with a middle-grade sensitivity that focuses on the emotional growth and resilience of the children rather than graphic violence. It is an excellent choice for kids who are ready to move beyond simple hero stories into more nuanced historical reality.
