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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1961 · Est. 4.5 hour read
Friedrich
Written by Hans Peter Richter · Translated by Edite Kroll
A Jewish boy's life unravels under rising tyranny in 1930s Germany.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 5,003 ratings
138 pages· 31,859 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1930s Germany, young Friedrich's life seems fortunate until the rise of Hitler shatters his world. Expelled from school and facing family tragedy, Friedrich confronts the harsh realities of being Jewish in a changing society. As his family is torn apart, Friedrich's story raises haunting questions about identity, survival, and the impact of prejudice. Can he find hope amidst the darkness?
From the publisher
“Superb, sensitive, honest and compelling . . . a simple but terrifying tale of the destruction of a single Jewish family.”–The New York TimesWinner of the Mildred L. Batchelder Award His best friend thought Friedrich was lucky. His family had a good home and enough money, and in Germany in the early 1930s, many were unemployed. But when Hitler came to power, things began to change. Friedrich was expelled from school, and then his mother died and his father was deported. For Friedrich was Jewish.
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- Words
- 31,859
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 650L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 364
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1987
- First published
- January 1, 1961
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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