It was the 1940s. Children were to be seen and not heard.

Until now. Here are their stories of war, a concentration camp, an internment camp, polio, tuberculosis, bullying, prejudice, an orphanage, faith, love, resiliency, forgiveness, overcoming, and normalcy amid the abnormality of childhood during this decade.

While the characters and narratives are fictional, all accounts are inspired by actual circumstances and events of the 1940s. These stories—told through the eyes of children living in the United States, Poland, Germany, and France—culminate in a multicultural anthology.

In this book of global World War II era historical fiction:Nicolette discovers evidence of a British soldier living in her French mansion’s attic. Junior writes letters to his dad stationed at Pearl Harbor.

Casimir hides from Nazis in a Polish cave with his family for many months. Addie falls in love with a German POW working on her father’s farm.

Nora contracts polio and fights for freedom to soar above the pain and confinement. And more children tell their stories .

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Here are the Innocents at Home. Hear their stories.

Hear their voices. This short story collection is a great book club pick with an extensive Reader's Guide.

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