Black Radishes
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 228
Published: 2011
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"Black Radishes" by Susan Lynn Meyer is a poignant historical novel set during World War II, focusing on a young boy named Henri. As a Jewish child living in Paris, Henri navigates the challenges of growing up amidst the turmoil of the Nazi occupation. When his family is forced to flee, Henri is separated from his friends and the life he has known. Through resilience and courage, he discovers the importance of friendship and identity in perilous times. The story beautifully illustrates the impact of war on childhood and the strength of family bonds in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 228 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Perfection Learning .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.