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Resistance

Carla Jablonski - Author

Paul and his family try to protect Henri and help him reach safety, while Paul takes on responsibilities at home and joins the Resistance. The story follows their choices amid occupation and suspicion.

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Although their father is in a German P.O.W. camp, Paul and Marie are barely touched by World War II in Vichy, France, in 1942. But, when their friend Henri's parents disappear, the children decide to hide their Jewish friend from the Nazis and soon find themselves involved in the French Resistance. WWII is raging across Europe and Paul's father is a prisoner of war. When Paul's friend Henri's parents vanish, Paul and his sister Marie construct a plan to hide Henri from the Germans and are about to become the Resistance's youngest recruits. Book #1

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Fear and suspenseViolence and harmFrightening scenes

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Beyond the Cover

warfamily responsibilityresistance

FictionIllustrated book

Themes in Context

Everyday life and wartime danger

Paul helps his family and joins efforts to protect Henri in occupied France.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: The story places ordinary duties alongside the strain and risks of wartime life.

Talk about: How does the contrast between daily routines and danger shape your view of Paul's choices?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

The graphic form sets everyday duties against the strain of wartime life. Facial expressions carry emotional detail, while the opening exposition and historical note help frame the setting.

What Deserves Attention

The story includes fear, persecution of a Jewish family, wartime danger and children taking risks. Its treatment of these events may feel intense, despite the graphic format.

A Conversation Worth Having

What makes Paul decide to take risks for Henri and the Resistance, and how do his family responsibilities shape the choices he makes?

Reading Approach

Read together if useful, pausing to track who is speaking when panels become hard to follow. The introductory material can provide context; allow room to talk about the characters' fear and difficult decisions.

Confidence & Basis

Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.

What remains unconfirmed

Everyday life and wartime danger: The focus stays on Paul’s family and Henri’s situation in their village.

RESISTANCE

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Checked: 30 September 2026.

Relevant to: Everyday life and wartime danger

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