The Boy Who Dared

An amazing read I would suggest this book too anyone who is interested in the particular section of history always learn

I really enjoy reading stories based on true life experiences. Though the end is evident from the beginning, you are taken through the life and challenges of a young German youth who wants to know and share the truth about how the Nazi's are misleading and beguiling the German people as to what is actually happening in WWII. This teenager refuses to succumb to the lies about the Jewish people and to the required behavior of the "Nazi Youth" of which he is required to become a member. He values his immediate family and his true friends. Knowing his own inevitable fate he does everything he can to save his two dear friends...who later help to tell his story. It is an excellent story to teach todays youth to think for themselves and cherish in their heart and their life what they know to be good and true and right. Not to be beguiled by the gang mentality and see that no matter what, to stand for righteousness.

I enjoyed the book immensely. I had not heard of this young man's story. Middle schoolers would relate to the main character and understand a different aspect of the Holocaust.

Helmuth Hubener is an ordinary young man caught up at first in the National emotional fervor for the Fuhrer. But when his eyes are opened to the horrors he sees going on around him, will he have the courage to take a stand? Compelling and powerful, this is "a novel based on the true story of a Hitler Youth." In reading it, don't be surprised to find yourself pulled into Helmuth's life. I couldn't put it down, even though I knew (having read another account of Hubener) what ultimately happens. And don't forget to read the author's notes in the book. (Read this book in conjunction with Bartoletti's Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow . Combined they make a powerful history lesson regarding life for Germany's youth during Hitler's reign.)

What an incredible book! I can’t believe I had never heard of this true, powerful story. My 11 year old daughter read it first, then passed it along to my 13-year-old son, and then they both told me that I HAD to read it. It was a quick, inspiring read. We all absolutely loved it!!

My daughter needed this book for her summer reading list. Only could find it here. Received it next day (yes I am a prime member). It is a really good book and a true story. It really made my daughter remember how good she really has it. We have been to the Holocaust Museum in our hometown and DC, but she said this made it actually sink into her.

I started reading this book out loud to my 8th grader as a joke...he left for soccer practice and I finished the book. It was for his English class. I could not put it down. I finished it in two hours. The characters draw you into the struggle of being in Nazi Germany and watching your neighborhood be torn apart. The bravery that takes place in this book is incredible.

My daughter had to purchase this book for her PreAP English class. She asked me if I would read it to because some of the words or references were German. We read the book in one night and I look forward to reading more.

Had to read it for school. Thoroughly enjoyed the read!

My 14yo, who speaks English as a second language and loves to learn and read about WWII had been wondering about what German civils and soldiers thought about the war, and if they ever noticed about all the abuse, and how they got to believe that what Hitler was doing was the right thing. I heard about this book and I got it for my teenager, I also read it my self. Us being Mormons and finding out the main character was a Mormon too was a plus. My son felt identified, and made him think more about the morals on wars. I like a book that makes my son think more deeply on what's right and wrong. I will have my 11yo read it too. Although it speaks about torture, war, suicide, it does it in a way that doesn't sound too violent or too graphic. I would recommend it for 10 year olds and older.

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