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Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, author of Making Bombs for Hitler, explores the bonds of friendship and family against the perilous backdrop of war.In the grip of World War II, Maria has realized that her Nazi-occupied Ukrainian town is no longer safe. Though she and her family might survive, her friend Nathan, who is Jewish, is in grave danger. So Maria and Nathan flee -- into the heart of Hitler's Reich in Austria. There, they hope to hide in plain sight by blending in with other foreign workers. But their plans are disrupted when they are separated, sent to work in different towns. With no way to communicate with Nathan, how can Maria keep him safe? And will they be able to escape Hitler's web of destruction?
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Activity 1:
Draw a picture of inside the barn, where Maria lives.
Activity 2:
Maria is sent to work on a farm belonging to Frau Huber, Herr Lang and Frau Lang. What is your initial opinion of these three? How does it change as the book progresses? They end up being very helpful to Maria and many others who are trying to survive in Hitler's Web. Think of three people today, they can be related if you want, who are similar to these three. How do they risk everything by helping others out? You can choose what form you'd like to share this information with us. You can draw a picture, write a long paragraph, or create a list for each of your "people."
Activity 3:
They celebrate Rauhnacht in the book. What holiday is this like that we celebrate? How did you feel when you read about it? Sophie does her best to celebrate it in Hitler's honor. Create a picture depicting what you think their tree looks like (Chapter 11, if you need some reminding).
Draw a picture of inside the barn, where Maria lives.
Activity 2:
Maria is sent to work on a farm belonging to Frau Huber, Herr Lang and Frau Lang. What is your initial opinion of these three? How does it change as the book progresses? They end up being very helpful to Maria and many others who are trying to survive in Hitler's Web. Think of three people today, they can be related if you want, who are similar to these three. How do they risk everything by helping others out? You can choose what form you'd like to share this information with us. You can draw a picture, write a long paragraph, or create a list for each of your "people."
Activity 3:
They celebrate Rauhnacht in the book. What holiday is this like that we celebrate? How did you feel when you read about it? Sophie does her best to celebrate it in Hitler's honor. Create a picture depicting what you think their tree looks like (Chapter 11, if you need some reminding).