by Bette Greene (Author)
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
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New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year
Author Biography
Like Beth Lambert, Bette Greene grew up in a small town in Arkansas. Her first novel, Summer of My German Soldier, won unanimous critical acclaim and became an immediate best-seller. Bette Greene lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.57 x 7.26 x 4.42 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 1999
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Summer of My German Soldier
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 9
