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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 4.9
Points 15.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 99025
Points per Word 0.000151
Page Count 409
Points per Page 0.036675

Description

The story of a German girl who is in love with a Jewish boy, and their struggle as the Nazi empire grows in power.

Quick Summary

This book pulls you into a forbidden love story set in 1930s Germany, where a German girl risks everything to protect the Jewish boy she loves as the Nazi regime tightens its grip. Teens will be hooked by the tension of secret meetings, dangerous choices, and the emotional weight of standing up against injustice when everyone around them is silent. If your kid likes "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down a Wimpy Kid: Double Downnne Frank" or "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, they'll devour this powerful tale of courage and love in dark times. Perfect for ages 14 and up, this is ideal for high schoolers in grades 9-12 who enjoy historical fiction with emotional depth.