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Northamptonshire Schools Library Service Virtual Reading Group

Auslander by Paul Dowswell June 29, 2009

Filed under: Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 1:11 pm

Auslander

Set during the Second World War this book tells the story of Peter. Although living in Poland his parents are of German blood and after they are killed he is adopted by a German family in Berlin. He soon finds himself a member of the Hitler Youth & looked upon as a perfect specimen of Nazi ideals.

However Peter is forming his own ideas and soon starts taking risks which could endanger his very existence. An intriguing & exciting story of what life was like in Germany during the war – a fascinating tale.

Roz