Genre: Middle Grade, Biography
Source: Purchased
The author has created a story about a time in her father Günter's life, while he lived under Hitler's rule. His father and older brother were both in the war. It was his responsibility to try to take care of his mother and younger brother. He would forage for wood and use their ration cards to try to find what little food they could. They were down to a slice of bread for each when Günter and his best friend Helmut met up looking for food. They were approached by a soldier who asked them to trade civilian clothes for his horse. They were willing to take this risk to feed their families.
At the end of the story the author gives an update on what happened to her father. He talks about what hunger is like and how most of us will never really know or understand true hunger. This was an excellent book. It is short enough that most of my reluctant readers will enjoy this biography. One of the best books I have read.
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