Defiance

"This second installment in the "Resistance" graphic novel series is in many ways even more tense and suspenseful than the first book, as readers see how wartime stress can test even the strongest of resolves. It's also notable that Jablonski, to her credit, doesn't stereotype all the Germans as bigoted monsters but shows a few soldiers displaying naiveté, loneliness, and even genuine courtesy. It's an intriguing look at an often overlooked piece of World War II history, told in an effective cinematic style."—Michael Jung, Ph.D., Children's Literature

"The characters are well developed and complex. The artistic style is reminiscent of animation storyboard, and the completed work translates well as a graphic novel. Younger readers will probably enjoy the art more than the story, which is somewhat slow-paced and anticlimactic."—Ryan Donovan, New York Public Library

"A crisp, edge-of-your seat historical tale"—Kirkus Reviews

"Purvis's bright, clear drawings illustrate a fairly basic story. The history lesson is made dynamic and interesting for young readers throughout."—Publishers Weekly