Description
In the stifling summer of 1944, a young Jewish girl named Patty Bergen finds an unexpected connection amidst the arrival of German prisoners of war in her small Arkansas town. While her community views the captives solely as enemies, Patty forms a deep, forbidden friendship with one young soldier, Anton. Their bond offers her solace from a difficult home life, but their clandestine relationship soon threatens to expose them both to the harsh judgment of their town. This poignant story explores themes of prejudice, unlikely friendships, and the courage it takes to defy societal expectations for love and understanding.
Available Editions
paperback
Dell Publishing
Published Jan 1, 1993
ISBN: 9780440900566
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Details
First Published
1973
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene.