{"product_id":"the-rebel-girls-of-rome-isbn-9780063340299","title":"The Rebel Girls of Rome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor in the Young Adult category!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart historical mystery, part sweeping romance, \u003ci\u003eThe Rebel Girls of Rome \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the stories of two young women to brilliant life: Lilah, a college student looking to understand her grandfather’s mysterious past, and Bruna, a queer Jewish woman who joins the resistance during World War II. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Jordyn Taylor, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Paper Girl of Paris, \u003c\/i\u003ethis dual-contemporary and historical tale—where heartbreak, hope, and finding light in times of darkness are inevitably intertwined—is perfect for readers of Ruta Sepetys and Monica Hesse. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eNow:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrieving the loss of her mother, college student Lilah is hoping to reconnect with a grandfather who refuses to talk about his past. Then she receives a mysterious letter from a fellow student, Tommaso, claiming he’s found a lost family heirloom, and her world is upended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon Lilah finds herself in Rome, trying to unlock her grandfather’s history as a Holocaust survivor once and for all. But as she and Tommaso get closer to the truth—and their relationship begins to deepen into something sweeter—Lilah realizes that some secrets may be too painful to unbury…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThen:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1943, and nineteen-year-old Bruna and her family are doing their best to survive in Rome’s Jewish quarter under Nazi occupation. Until the dreaded knock comes early one morning, and Bruna is irrevocably separated from the rest of her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOvercome with guilt at escaping her family’s fate in the camps, she joins the underground rebellion. When her missions bring her back to her childhood crush, Elsa, Bruna must decide how much she’s willing to risk—when fully embracing herself is her greatest act of resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a city of secrets, what will two young women risk for love, family, and freedom?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual Timeline Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e In the present, Lilah searches for answers about her grandfather’s past. In 1943, her great-aunt Bruna fights for her life in Nazi-occupied Rome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Stirring Sapphic Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Forced to hide her identity, Bruna reunites with her childhood crush, Elsa, finding love and defiance in the heart of the resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnforgettable Historical Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e A mysterious locket connects two generations, unlocking a painful history and a story of incredible bravery that was almost lost forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family Forged in War:\u003c\/b\u003e After losing everything, Bruna joins a band of young partisans, discovering a new family defined by courage and rebellion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE PAPER GIRL OF PARIS: \"Gripping\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful story of two girls' courage and commitment seven decades apart. THE PAPER GIRL OF PARIS takes us into the very heart of Paris, in both the darkest hours of the German occupation and of one modern family's deep grief, and invites us to fall in love. A finely crafted historical fiction debut.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaroline Leech, author of Wait for Me and In Another Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jordyn Taylor has written a book with all the gems you hope for in a  story to treasure: mystery, romance, fi erce heroines doing brave things  in the face of everything from familial trauma to historical tragedy. The  way these parallel stories converge is brilliant and satisfying. I had to  read this book all at once.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlorence Gonsalves, author of Love \u0026amp; Other Carnivorous Plants and Dear Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Get ready to be transported to Paris in Taylor's incredible debut novel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeventeen, Editor's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If historical fiction is your jam, then we've got a treat for you with this debut novel.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCNN Underscored\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A must-read for fans of \u003cem\u003eCode Name Verity\u003c\/em\u003e, Taylor’s debut aptly blends  mystery, romance, history, and complicated family dynamics into a  compulsively readable story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Lawson, author of The Lucky Ones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A quick read that history lovers will easily devour\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Rebel Girls of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e alternates between the stories of two young women from the same Jewish family in different timelines: Lilah in the present day and her great-aunt Bruna in World War II. Both their stories kept me on the edge of my seat as details emerged about what happened to the family after a Nazi roundup in 1943. A gripping tale of resistance, survival, and love.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKip Wilson, award-winning author of White Rose and The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sweepingly romantic and achingly mysterious, Jordyn Taylor's \u003cem\u003eThe Rebel Girls of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e is both a historical document and a page turner. Through vivid prose and vibrant characters, Taylor reminds us of the power of love, family, and human resilience.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbdi Nazemian, Stonewall and Lambda Award Winning author of Like a Love Story and Only This Beautiful Moment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An emotionally gripping, timely tale of resistance and bravery, grief and love, \u003cem\u003eThe Rebel Girls of Rome \u003c\/em\u003eis a story that needs to be told. Through impeccable research and complex characters, Jordyn Taylor expertly brings past and present-day Rome to vibrant life, capturing the indomitable spirits of survivors, the power of humanity, and the promise of hope. Readers will be inspired and enraptured.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGabriella Saab, author of The Last Checkmate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A complexly woven yet accessible story of family history, trauma, and healing.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[An] exceptional historical mystery... This rare depiction of the Jewish experience under Mussolini is, ultimately, a moving, cathartic family story of self-forgiveness and love.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588066685157,"sku":"NP9780063340299","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063340299.jpg?v=1773961650","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-rebel-girls-of-rome-isbn-9780063340299","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}