Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene
An emotional, thought-provoking book from multi-award-winning author Bette Greene. The summer that Patty Bergen turns twelve is a summer that will haunt her forever. When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War I, Patty learns what it means to open her heart. Even though 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. In Anton, Patty finds someone who softens the pain of her own father's rejection and who appreciates her in a way her mother never will. While patriotic feelings run high, Patty risks losing family, friends -- even her freedom -- for this dangerous friendship. It is a risk she has to take and one she will have to pay a price to keep. An exceptionally fine novel. --The New York Times Courageous and compelling --Publishers Weekly A National Book Award FinalistAn ALA Notable Book
A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780553272475 |
| ISBN 10 | 0553272470 |
| Title | Summer of My German Soldier |
| Author | Bette Greene |
| Series | A Bantam Starfire Book |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Year published | 1984-04-01 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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