The yellow badge

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader

Title:

The yellow badge

Author:

Addison Crissone

Publisher:

Addison Crissone

Date:

2024

Format:

Paperback

Length:

316 pages

Overview:

During the Second World War in Belgium, a young woman, Ruth DeVos, must face life and the war without her family. Her parents have been arrested so she has no idea where they are and her only brother, Andrew, joins the Dutch Resistance. Ruth seeks refuge at Still Waters Inn where a kindly Dutchman, gives safety to many under his roof. During this time, Ruth begins writing anonymously for the La Libre Belgique, an infamous undercover rebel newspaper. At Still Waters she also meets Ezra Pik, intriguing and a still water himself.

The yellow badge follows Ruth as she does her writing and attempts to keep a low profile until she is imprisoned and she must take a stand for freedom!

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Young adults as well as adults

Christian impact:

Many strong Christian characters who lived out their faith every day and in every way they could think of.

Also includes:

-glossary

-author’s note

-acknowledgements

-about the author

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