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Description
The Boy Who Dared, written by Susan Campbell Bartoletti, is a historical novel set in Nazi Germany that follows seventeen-year-old Helmuth, who is arrested for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets. Through a series of flashbacks, the story recounts his upbringing, his involvement with the Hitler Youth, and his growing determination to expose the truth about Hitler and the war to ordinary Germans. The novel presents mature themes and language suitable for middle-grade readers, illustrating the personal risks and consequences of resisting a totalitarian regime.
Quick Summary
Helmuth Hübener was a teenager willing to sacrifice everything to tell his fellow Germans the truth about Hitler, making this a heart-pounding true story of courage under impossible pressure. Kids will be hooked by the suspense of watching a young person secretly broadcast anti-Nazi radio messages while knowing discovery means imprisonment or death. If your kid loves Number the Stars or The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, they'll be captivated by this real-life tale of one boy who dared to resist. Perfect for kids ages 11 and up in grades 6 through high school who enjoy historical fiction with real heroes.