Litplan Teacher Pack: The Summer of My German Soldier
No. of pages 142
Published: 1996
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"The Summer of My German Soldier" tells the story of a young Jewish girl named Patty Bergen, who struggles with her identity and family dynamics in a small Southern town during World War II. Patty feels isolated due to her strict upbringing and the prejudice around her. When a German POW named Anton is brought to her town, she befriends him, discovering a shared humanity amidst the war's cruelty. Their friendship challenges societal norms and exposes the deep-rooted prejudices of the time, leading Patty to confront her own values and beliefs about loyalty, compassion, and the consequences of fear. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 142 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Teacher's Pet Publications .