Description
An emotional, thought-provoking book from multi-award-winning author Bette Greene. When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War II, 12-year-old Patty Bergen learns what it means to open her heart. Although she's Jewish, she begins to see a prison escapee, Anton, not as a Nazi--but as a lonely, frightened young man with feelings not unlike her own, who understands and appreciates her in a way her parents never will. And Patty is willing to risk losing family, friends--even her freedom--for what has quickly become the most important part of her life. Thoughtful, moving, and hard-hitting, Summer of My German Soldier has become a modern classic. "An exceptionally fine novel." --The New York Times "Courageous and compelling!" --Publishers Weekly A National Book Award Finalist
An ALA Notable Book
A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year
An ALA Notable Book
A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year
Title Details
Author: |
Greene, Bette |
Publisher: |
Puffin Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
1999 |
Number of Pages: |
240 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Dewey Range: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Mass Market Paperbound |
Interest Age: |
14 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.2 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
9 |
Lexile Level: |
800 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
