Catherine’s War
By Julia Billet (Author), Claire Fauvel (Illustrator), Ivanka Hahnenberger (Translator)
This graphic novel tells the story of Rachel, a Jewish girl forced to change her identity during World War II. As Catherine, she uses a camera to document her experiences, vividly capturing moments of terror, exhilaration, and joy.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Age: Middle
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780062915603
Notes
Published by HarperCollins/HarperAlley. Originally published in French in 2017 as “La guerre de Catherine."
From the 2021 Batchelder press release: The graphic novel tells the story of Rachel, a Jewish girl forced to change her identity during World War II. Now Catherine, she uses her camera as a lens to document her experiences. Based on a true story, the action vividly captures her moments of terror, exhilaration, and joy.
“The creators depict Catherine and the people who share her journey as fully developed, nuanced characters in all of their humanity,” said Batchelder Award Committee Chair Suzanne Myers Harold.
