Summer of My German Soldier [Paperback]

An emotional, thought-provoking book from multi-award-winning author Bette Greene.

When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War II, 12-year-old Patty Bergen learns what it means to open her heart. Although she's Jewish, she begins to see a prison escapee, Anton, not as a Nazi--but as a lonely, frightened young man with feelings not unlike her own, who understands and appreciates her in a way her parents never will. And Patty is willing to risk losing family, friends--even her freedom--for what has quickly become the most important part of her life. Thoughtful, moving, and hard-hitting,Summer of My German Soldierhas become a modern classic.

An exceptionally fine novel.  —The New York Times

Courageous and compelling!  —Publishers Weekly

A National Book Award Finalist
An ALA Notable Book
ANew York TimesOutstanding Book of the Year Like Beth Lambert,Bette Greenegrew up in a small town in Arkansas. Her first novel,Summer of My German Soldier, won unanimous critical acclaim and became an immediate best-seller.Bette Greenelives in Brookline, Massachusetts.US