I can't say enough good things about this heartwarming and deeply moving book. I received the ARC through NetGalley and the publisher, Barrington Stoke, in exchange for an honest review. The books that this publisher offers are considered hi-lo (High Interest, but aimed at a lower reading level). Bruno and Frida is just such a book that I will wholeheartedly recommend that our library purchase and that our patrons read.

The story centers on a German boy and his mother who are attempting to escape Eastern Germany as Hitler's army is overpowered, and a dog who has been utilized by Russian forces during WWII as a suicide bomber. While I have a keen interest in the history of WWII, I had not heard much about German refugees, nor anything about dogs used as suicide bombers. This was such an eye-opening read, and truly inspirational. At the end, the author tied in the current refugee situation and drew important parallels to those of the past.

This would be an excellent book for older readers who need a lower reading level, or anyone in general who is interested in delving deeper into this chapter of our history.