Fox, Matthew. The Sky Over Rebecca. New York: Union Square Kids, 2023.
Is it possible for people who have died to appear and ask us for help? Could it be possible to go back in time and change the future? What gives us the courage to challenge a bully? In this 140-page story set in winter, Kara follows footsteps in the snow outside her home in Stockholm to discover a 13-year old girl hiding with her younger brother. They are Jewish refugees and in their world, it is 1944. How can Kara help them when she can hardly keep herself safe? An award-winning novel, beautifully written and highly recommended for thoughtful readers 10 to 14 years old.
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