Under a War-Torn Sky - Historical Fiction Novel About WWII Survival & Resilience | Perfect for Book Clubs & History Enthusiasts

Under A War Torn Sky, by L. M. Elliott, is a historical fiction story about the crucial role of the French Resistance movement and how they helped the Allies in WW2. I enjoyed reading this thrilling war story about heroes that risked their lives and the lives of their families and towns to fight the Nazi’s. Henry Forester is an American pilot that crashed into France during WW2 after being gunned down by the German Luftwaffe. The French Resistance helped him escape being captured by the Nazi’s. The book helps you appreciate the role of the French Resistance during WW2. Throughout the story, Henry meets kind, beautiful, and daring members of the French Resistance, who helped him escape from the Nazi’s in France. Elliott’s style is short, simple, and smooth sentences, which makes the book easy to read. An example is on page 52, “When he opened his eyes, Henry saw a huge bell hanging over his head. He strained to focus. The room had many windows and was lit by starlight.” Elliott also helps you paint a picture by making vivid explanations of the settings in the story. An example of this is on page 29. “At 6,000 feet the planes bobbed up into blue heaven, with a sea of fleecy white below.”Compared to other historical fiction books, this one is more accurate but not as realistic as most war stories. While Elliott did not cite research sources, her father and his friends were pilots in WW2. This story was inspired by her father’s experiences with the French Resistance during WW2. While this book may not be based on real and researched events, it is realistic enough to read, for young readers (I am 12 years old).