Red Sky at Morning is a classic coming-of-age story set during World War II. It beautifully captures the enduring spirit of youth and highlights the values in life that truly count.

The novel follows the experiences of a teenager growing up in a small town in New Mexico. These experiences are, at various times, funny, sad, and poignant, weaving a tale that resonates with readers of all ages.

The Last Train to London is a gripping tale by the New York Times bestselling author, Meg Waite Clayton. This pre-World War II-era story is imbued with the emotional resonance of Orphan Train and All the Light We Cannot See, centering on the Kindertransports that carried thousands of children out of Nazi-occupied Europe—and one brave woman who helped them escape to safety.

In 1936, the Nazis are little more than loud, brutish bores to fifteen-year-old Stephan Neuman, the son of a wealthy and influential Jewish family and a budding playwright whose playground extends from Vienna’s streets to its intricate underground tunnels. Stephan’s best friend and companion is the brilliant Žofie-Helene, a Christian girl whose mother edits a progressive, anti-Nazi newspaper. But their carefree innocence is shattered when the Nazis take control.

There is hope in the darkness. Truus Wijsmuller, a member of the Dutch resistance, risks her life smuggling Jewish children out of Nazi Germany to the nations that will take them. This mission becomes even more dangerous after the Anschluss—Hitler’s annexation of Austria—as, across Europe, countries close their borders to the growing number of refugees desperate to escape.

Tante Truus, as she is affectionately known, is determined to save as many children as she can. After Britain passes a measure to take in at-risk child refugees from the German Reich, she dares to approach Adolf Eichmann in a race against time to bring children like Stephan, his young brother Walter, and Žofie-Helene on a perilous journey to an uncertain future abroad.

Bezonken Rood is a poignant memoir where Jeroen Brouwers vividly recounts his childhood years spent with his mother in the Japanese internment camp Tjideng on Java. The narrative unfolds with deep emotional reflection as he processes the memories of this turbulent period in his youth.

The author delves into the profound impact of these experiences, capturing the essence of survival and the enduring bond between a mother and her child amidst adversity. His storytelling is both raw and evocative, offering a window into a personal history marked by resilience and introspection.