53 pages • 1 hour read
R. J. PalacioWhite Bird: A Wonder Story
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In White Bird by R. J. Palacio, Sara Blum, introduced in "The Julian Chapter" from Auggie & Me, recounts her experiences as a young Jewish girl hiding in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Sara is hidden by her classmate Julien and his family, who risk their lives to protect her from the Nazis. The graphic novel emphasizes themes of bravery, kindness, and the importance of learning from history.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
R. J. Palacio's White Bird has garnered positive feedback for its poignant storytelling and compelling illustrations that effectively depict historical events. Critics praise its emotional depth and educational value, though some note its predictability and occasional heavy-handedness. Overall, it’s seen as a moving, accessible narrative suitable for younger audiences.
Who Should Read White Bird?
A reader who would enjoy White Bird by R. J. Palacio is likely captivated by stories of courage and resilience set against the backdrop of historical events. Fans of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne would find similar emotional depth and poignant storytelling in this graphic novel about the Holocaust.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
GN440LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Drama / Tragedy
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Identity: Disability
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Military / War
History: World