Catherine's War: A Graphic Novel

Description: "Originally published in 2017 in French by Rue de SeáI#27;p0#27;svres as La guerre de Catherine"--Copyright page.

Brief description:

Julia Billet is an acclaimed French novelist and author of short stories, children's books, and poetry. Her award-winning La Guerre de Catherine (Rue de Sèvres, 2012) was published in the United States as Catherine's War in January 2020.

Review Quotes:

"This story will make readers want to join the Resistance...Characters are drawn so vividly that, long afterward, readers will remember their names."

"Thoughtful meditations on the importance of art and shared connection combine with historical fact to make Catherine's journey feel relevant." - Publishers Weekly

"Billet has crafted a pictorial paean to the everyday heroes of Vichy France, as seen through the eyes--and camera lens--of a Jewish teen...Almost every panel--especially those inspired by real photographs--could stand alone as a work of art...Fauvel's ink and watercolor illustrations are masterly." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Though the story covers Rachel/Catherine's adolescence, the smoothly translated text is clear...and gentle enough...to be comprehensible to readers younger than the character. The back matter is pitched to explain this story's context to young people with little or no background knowledge about WWII or the Holocaust." - Horn Book Magazine

"Many of the settings are beautifully detailed...and the characters undeniably expressive. Catherine's ability to find beauty in the world makes for a forward-looking read." - Booklist (starred review)