A Bag of Marbles Series

This series offers a poignant exploration of survival and childhood during the grim years of Nazi occupation. It follows the journey of young brothers forced to navigate a dangerous world on their own. The narratives artfully weave together the horrors of war with the resilience of the human spirit, the bonds of friendship, and the search for hope. It's an emotionally resonant account of enduring adversity with courage and an enduring love for life.

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Un sac de billes
Joseph Joffo
252 pages
9 hours of reading
In 1941 in occupied Paris, brothers Maurice and Joseph play a last game of marbles before running home to their father's barbershop. This is the day that will change their lives forever. With the German occupation threatening their family's safety, the boys' parents decide Maurice and Joseph must disguise themselves and flee to their older brothers in the free zone. Surviving the long journey will take every scrap of ingenuity and courage they can muster...
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4.0
Baby-foot
Joseph Joffo
254 pages
9 hours of reading
A la libération Henri, le frère ainé est devenu chef de famille, Joseph, 14 ans, héros du "sac de billes" court l'aventure dans le quartier Montmartre en compagnie de joyeux camarades.
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3.4

Recommended Reading Order

Un sac de billes

Baby-foot