Flickers of Light in a Nazi Darkness

This children’s nonfiction book highlights ordinary individuals who chose humanity during World War II’s darkest times.
In May 1940, Nazis invaded the Netherlands, leading to severe restrictions and deportations of Jews by 1942. Dutch resistance workers emerged, risking their lives to hide families, forge documents, and provide protection. Despite many failures and sacrifices, these “flickers of light” saved lives and dignity.
Ms Rogers shares specific stories of these heroes, making their sacrifices personal while contextualizing the Nazi takeover.
The book balances historical accuracy with emotional depth, avoiding graphic details for young readers but maintaining the truth. It honors victims, celebrates resisters, and inspires hope and moral urgency.
This book fosters appreciation for freedom’s cost. Heart wrenching yet uplifting, it shows that individual bravery can shine through darkness.

**I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This was really well written, It works well as a children's nonfiction book about World War Two and appreciated that it took the hard elements and brought those to light. I appreciated the book talking about the Dutch resistance in World War Two and the information was really well done. Lisa Waller Rogers wrote this well and left me wanting to read more.