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I Am Defiance: A Novel of World War II
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​A Mighty Girl's 2021 Best Book of the Year selection!
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A 2022-2023 It List nominee
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Jenni L. Walsh delivers a gripping story about a real-life youth resistance group in World War II Germany, and about the power of thinking for yourself in the fight against hatred. 

Brigitte tries not to ask questions. They don't seem very welcome at her League of German Girls meetings, where she and her friends learn about their duties to Hitler's war effort.

But she can't help asking questions when a mysterious pamphlet appears in her mailbox: a pamphlet full of words like resistance and freedom, from a group that calls itself the White Rose. Brigitte's father and older sister, Angelika, seem to agree with the forbidden papers -- an opinion that is dangerous even to whisper at home. And when Angelika becomes involved with secret resistance efforts, Brigitte's questions only bloom. (Add on Goodreads)

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Internationally Published by
Kluitman (Dutch)

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Praise for I Am Defiance
“A compelling read that asks, what would you risk to defy the Nazis?” —Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, author of Making Bombs for Hitler

“Brigitte moves from childish acceptance through confusion and doubt to arrive at a place of resistance and rebellion. As vivid as it is harrowing, this is a powerful if not essential story.” —Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of The Bicycle Spy

"Jenni L. Walsh proves to be a great storyteller! This is an historical fiction novel telling us the story of the White Rose Rebellion in Germany during WWII. The book centers on a German family where each family member needs to decide whether to aid the resistance or not.  It is suspenseful, inspiring and powerful and I just loved the characters.  A MUST READ – you will not be able to put this book down!" - Kathy Morrison, Newtown Bookshop

"Here we are, nearly a century after World War II occurred and since then many books about the horrific event have been written. One might think there are enough already, but it's a good thing author, Jenni L. Walsh didn't agree because this book is phenomenal....One can't help but feel the suspense and emotion while pouring through the pages...A truly moving and transformative novel, I Am Defiance easily earns five stars." - Compass book Rating, Five Stars

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Related Links
  • A MIghty Girl: 2021 Best Book of the Year selection!
  • A Mighty Girl: Pick of the Day​
  • Scholastic's On Our Mind Blog: Author Jenni L. Walsh Taking a Stand for Kindness and Good
  • ​YouTube: Alan Gratz in Conversation with Jenni L. Walsh
  • ​Reading Middle Grade: 21 Best Middle Grade Books Set in Europe
  • A Mighty Girl: Community Pick ​
  • Behind the Books Podcast: This Women's Work, Interview with Jenni L. Walsh
  • ​Compass Book Ratings: Full Review
  • Tome Society: A 2022-2023 It List nominee​
  • A Mighty Girl: 100 Mighty Girl Books for Tweens' Summer Reading List (2024)
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  • Home
  • About
  • Books
    • Adult >
      • Sonora
      • Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble
      • Unsinkable
      • The Call of the Wrens
      • A Betting Woman: A Novel of Madame Moustache
      • Side by Side: A Novel of Bonnie and Clyde
      • Becoming Bonnie: A Novel
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      • Outlook Unclear
      • The Bug Bandits
      • Operation: Happy
      • Over and Out
      • By the Light of Fireflies: A Novel of War Hero Sybil Ludington
      • I Am Defiance: A Novel of World War II
      • Hettie and the London Blitz: A World War II Survival Story
      • She Dared books
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