The Boy Who Dared
The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti is a historical novel published by Scholastic, Incorporated on December 26, 2018. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on 16-year-old Helmut Hubner, who, upon discovering the truth about Hitler through illegal BBC broadcasts, takes a courageous stand against the regime by distributing leaflets. His actions lead to a trial for treason, and as he awaits his fate in a jail cell, the story unfolds through flashbacks that reveal his transformation from a naive youth to a thoughtful individual.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as prejudice and the moral complexities of standing up against oppression. The book delves into Helmut’s emotional journey and the social dynamics of Nazi Germany, providing insight into the historical context of the Holocaust and the impact of war on young lives. This thought-provoking narrative invites reflection on the importance of truth and personal conviction in the face of tyranny.
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A powerful and gripping novel about a youth in Nazi Germany who dares to the truth about Hitler, written by a Newbery Honor Book author.
Susan Campbell Bartoletti has taken one episode from her Newbery Honor Book, Hitler Youth, and fleshed it out into a thought-provoking nonfiction novel. When 16-year-old Helmut Hubner listens to the BBC news on an illegal short-wave radio, he quickly discovers Germany is lying to the people. But when he tries to expose the truth with leaflets, he’s tried for treason. Sentenced to death and waiting in a jail cell, Helmut’s story emerges in a series of flashbacks that show his growth from a naive child caught up in the patriotism of the times, to a sensitive and mature young man who thinks for himself.
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