Saturday, July 9, 2016

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip Hoose

Location: Denmark

 

Awards: Sibert Informational Book Honor 2016


The Boys Who Challenged Hitler is an exhilarating tale of how Danish boys fought back against Hitler and the Nazis that wanted to take over their small hometown. The book offers a true account of Knud Pedersen and his involvement with the Churchill Club.  The story tells about how the club became and what their rules and acts of sabotage were.  We even learn about what happens to the boys after they have been caught.  The author combines Knud’s memories and his description effortlessly to allow young readers and insight that they do not have to give in without a fight.  See teens like you standing up for their beliefs and changing the world!

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