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Summer of My German Soldier

This series delves into the complex relationships and moral dilemmas of World War II. It explores themes of prejudice, kindness, and courage in the face of adversity. The narrative often centers on a young protagonist who forms an unexpected bond with someone deemed an enemy, challenging societal norms and revealing humanity in the darkest of times. It's a poignant coming-of-age story that highlights the power of empathy and the cost of being different.

Summer of my German soldier

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    Minutes before the train pulled into the station in Jenkinsville, Arkansas, Patty Bergen knew something exciting was going to happen. But she never could have imagined that her summer would be so memorable. German prisoners of war have arrived to make their new home in the prison camp in Jenkinsville. To the rest of her town, these prisoners are only Nazis. But to Patty, a young Jewish girl with a turbulent home life, one boy in particular becomes an unlikely friend. Anton relates to Patty in ways that her mother and father never can. But when their forbidden relationship is discovered, will Patty risk her family and town for the understanding and love of one boy?

    Summer of my German soldier