Bette Greene
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 203 pages Rating: 3.68 | 15589 Users | 1025 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Summer of My German Soldier |
| ISBN: | 0440900565 (ISBN13: 9780440900566) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Summer of My German Soldier #1 |
| Characters: | Patty Bergen, Anton Reiker, Ruth Hughes |
| Setting: | Arkansas(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | SCBWI Golden Kite Award (1973), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1980), National Book Award Finalist for Children's Books (1974) |
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Minutes before the train pulled into the station in Jenkinsville, Arkansas, Patty Bergen knew something exciting was going to happen. But she never could have imagined that her summer would be so memorable. German prisoners of war have arrived to make their new home in the prison camp in Jenkinsville. To the rest of her town, these prisoners are only Nazis. But to Patty, a young Jewish girl with a turbulent home life, one boy in particular becomes an unlikely friend. Anton relates to Patty in ways that her mother and father never can. But when their forbidden relationship is discovered, will Patty risk her family and town for the understanding and love of one boy?List About Books Summer of My German Soldier (Summer of My German Soldier #1)
| Title | : | Summer of My German Soldier (Summer of My German Soldier #1) |
| Author | : | Bette Greene |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 203 pages |
| Published | : | December 1st 1993 by Dell Publishing (first published 1973) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Fiction. Classics. War. World War II. Romance |
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Ratings: 3.68 From 15589 Users | 1025 ReviewsWrite Up About Books Summer of My German Soldier (Summer of My German Soldier #1)
I wonder if Bette Greene knew, when Summer was published in 1973, that it would still be relevant in 2010? Summer of My German Soldier tells the story of Patty Bergen, a young Jewish girl growing up in rural Arkansas in World War II. Often the subject of her mother's criticism and her father's violent temper, Patty's only real friend is Ruth, the family's housekeeper. That all changes the summer Patty is twelve, and German POW's are relocated to Patty's hometown. Patty befriends on soldier,This was one of the best books that I read. It had a lot of things going on in it. Patty is the main character in this story. She has a normal life, however, it becomes much more interesting as it goes. The setting of this story takes place during WWII. It's about the POW's (Prisoner's of War) and how one of them escaped. His name was Frederick Anton Riecker. Patty see's him at the local drug store that her family owns. He buys some items from her but there was something that felt special to
Reviewed for THC ReviewsSummer of My German Soldier is a poignant coming-of-age story about a young Jewish girl from a small town in Arkansas who helps an escaped German POW, an act which changes her life forever. This short young adult novel is packed with philosophical lessons on human nature that make it very difficult for me to describe, but suffice it to say that it is an amazing little book. I almost wish it had been longer, to give me more time to ponder its depths, but at the same time,
I loved this book. Its heartbreaking & sad in most ways, but lovely also. What would seem to be strange a 12 year old American Jewish girl befriending a German solider during World War II, made perfect sense: 12 year old Patty feels unloved and unappreciated by her family and doesnt even fit in with her community. With this (decent) young man, she finds the acceptance and affection she craves. I was able to identify with her. Beautiful story that I found thought provoking.
From the book jacket: From the minutes before the train pulled in to the station, Patty Bergen knew something exciting was going to happen. German prisoners of war have arrived to make the prison camp in Jenkinsville, Arkansas, their new home. To the rest of her town, these prisoners are Nazis. But to Patty, a young Jewish girl with a turbulent home life, one boy in particular becomes a friend. Anton relates to Patty in ways that her family never can. My reactionsI didnt include all the
Oh this book was awesome! It is an amazing love story between a Jewish girl and an escaped German Soldier, it shows what they both with risk and how life during the war was for families. The main character Patty, lives with a dysfunctional family and an abusive father. Wanted by the police Anton will risk his cover and Patty with house the enemy. And in the end it all comes down to one memory that could make or break them both. With a surprising twisting end I loved this book and I wanted to
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