Summer of my German Soldier (Young Puffin) - Softcover

Greene, Bette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 014130636X ISBN 13: 9780141306360

Publisher: Puffin, 1999

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Synopsis:

When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during WWII, 12 year old Patty Bergen learns what it means to open her heart.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 014130636X
• ISBN 13: 9780141306360
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 240