By Jennifer Nielsen
Book Review by Jubilee Anderson
In the midst of the battles of World War I, five young people from five different countries must pick up lines of courage and face their own enemy: fear. Rising above expectation, they will bond together despite the heated air between their nations.
As the title states, Lines of Courage has themes of courage, friendship, and coming of age.
I picked up Lines of Courage at the library after a friend told me she liked Nielsen’s historical fictions. Of all the historical fiction books by Nielsen, this one was my favorite. I was so amazed at how she wove each character’s story and brought it full circle at the end! I would give Lines of Courage four stars.
CONTENT: Shooting (not graphic)
TAKEAWAYS: Lines of Couage resonated with me for two reasons. First, it was a display of how young people can join together and stand up for what’s right. Second, it was an exhortation to be bold and courageous.
As a Christian, I believe that it is God who gives me courage and boldness to stand up for what’s right. God tells Joshua in Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” This is why we can have courage. Because our God is with us.
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