Under the Iron Bridge

This book was REALLY interesting. I consider myself well-versed in WWII history, and so finding out about a secret group to defy Hitler in Nazi Germany that was previously unknown to me was wonderful! There is always the question of "What would I have done?" - and these people in the Edelweiss Pirates are true heroes. A wonderful, interesting read.

I found this book an excellent resource for young readers learning of the Holocaust. The usual perspective we read from is that of the allies, the jewish people themselves, or the resistance fighters, seldom do we come across a book from the German perspective. A German trying to be a good German, but not believing in the things that are occuring around him, how does Paul remain safe, keep his family safe and still hold onto his values, morals and sense of right and wrong?
This book introduces a resistance group I had never heard of The Edelweiss Pirates, which I found interesting,. German youth who did not want to follow Hitler but rebelled against him. I had no idea they existed so was a very interesting history lesson for me.
I found this book well researched and easy to read. Clear, concise wording, characters that stand for themselves, just an all around good story.
Thank you to Second Story Press and Net Galley for the free ARC, I am leaving my honest review in return.

I am living for the historical fiction YA recently. This book was so interesting and I loved the perspective. It was extremely well-written and fascinating.