Jennifer A. Nielsen's Rescue has garnered praise for its engaging storytelling and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the book's historical accuracy and emotional depth. However, some have noted that the pacing can be uneven at times. Overall, it is a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction with strong, inspiring protagonists.

Readers who relish historical fiction with strong, young protagonists will adore Jennifer A. Nielsen’s Rescue. Fans of The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry will find this WWII tale of bravery and resilience captivating. Perfect for middle-grade readers interested in history and adventure.

Rescue by Jennifer A. Nielsen follows Meg Kenyon, a 12-year-old in Nazi-occupied France, as she embarks on a perilous mission to rescue her captured British spy father. With her mother and Captain Stewart injured, Meg must decode her father’s messages and allies with the Durand family to elude Nazi detection, crossing dangerous terrain to reach safety. The novel explores themes such as Appearance Versus Reality and The Moral Challenges of Resistance Efforts. The book includes depictions of wartime scenarios, espionage, Nazi ideology, antisemitism, anti-gay bias, and ethnophobia.

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