"Someone Named Eva" is a historical novel for young adults by Joan M. Wolf, first published in 2007. The novel is set during World War II and tells the story of a young girl named Milada who is living in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Milada's life is turned upside down when she and other children from her village are taken away from their families and sent to a special school in Germany. There, Milada is given a new name - Eva - and forced to abandon her Czech language and culture.
The school is actually a part of a Nazi program called Lebensborn, which aimed to breed Aryan children for the future of the Third Reich. Eva is selected for the program because of her blonde hair and blue eyes, and is groomed to become a perfect Nazi youth.
As the war draws to a close, Eva begins to question the beliefs and values that have been instilled in her by the school. She realizes that her true identity has been suppressed, and she yearns to return to her old life and reclaim her Czech heritage.
"Someone Named Eva" is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of identity, resistance, and the impact of war on children. Wolf's writing is clear and concise, and she does an excellent job of capturing the emotions and experiences of a young girl caught up in the horrors of war.
The novel is based on real events and is a reminder of the devastating impact of the Nazi regime on ordinary people, particularly children. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history, and an important work of literature that sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Nazi program.
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