The book is divided into three chapters which discuss the war in Europe, the war in the Pacific, and life in the United States. It alternates between short autobiographical sections written by those who survived World War II and historical information. It also includes a number of photographs which set the tone for the passages.

I found myself a bit bored reading this book. The historical passages were a bit dry. I would have liked more sections written by survivors in order to more fully explore their lives and history. If you are interesting in reading WWII survivor stories, there are a number of books out there that are more interesting to read and provide a more in-depth look at the survivors lives. ( )

Dramatic pictures join with childhood voices for a book with impact for elementary and middle school students. ( )