PJ Our Way - Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II

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It’s 1938 and in the past year, Lia’s gone to school in Turin, Milan, and Rome. Mussolini’s laws are making it impossible for Jews to live safely in Italy. Where will she go next?

Ages 9+

Pages 144

Publisher HarperCollins

Last Offered Aug 2026

Awards

Mildred L. Batchelder Award

Average Rating

78 Reviews

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Review by Villagegirlinusa

Very good book

Nov 11, 2026 02:04 AM

just a girl

Review by Rleah17

I absolutely adored it; it was one of the best books I've read, almost as good as Narina . It was so good I read 1 review for another war war two novel Review I immediately chose it hoping it was as good as this one seriously recommend it

Nov 10, 2026 10:35 PM

Love it

Review by HlovesHOTDOGS

Love it

Nov 10, 2026 04:50 PM

Just A Girl

Review by evmafy

Good book. I liked it but it took me a little while to figure that out. It didn’t, really grab me into the story as soon and as much as l hoped it would. Otherwise it was pretty good.

Nov 08, 2026 10:43 PM