57 pages • 1 hour read
Marsha Forchuk SkrypuchMaking Bombs for Hitler
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, eight-year-old Lida is forcibly separated from her sister Larissa and taken to a Nazi work camp during World War II. To survive and reunite with Larissa, Lida must prove her usefulness by working under appalling conditions, forging friendships, and secretly sabotaging bombs she is forced to assemble. The novel includes descriptions of war, violence, and killings that might disturb sensitive readers.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is a compelling historical novel praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative. Reviewers appreciate its poignant portrayal of a young girl's resilience in a dire situation. However, some critics mention that the intense subject matter might be too distressing for younger readers. Overall, it's a powerful, thought-provoking story.
Who Should Read Making Bombs for Hitler?
Readers who relish poignant, historically grounded stories of youth wartime experiences, similar to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Number the Stars, would appreciate Making Bombs for Hitler. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers, it blends gripping narrative with the resilience and courage of a young girl under Nazi occupation.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
760L