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Summer of My German Soldier Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Bette Greene (Author), Dale Dickey (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)

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The summer that Patty Bergen turns twelve is a summer that will haunt her forever. When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War II, Patty learns what it means to open her heart. Even though she’s Jewish, she begins to see a prison escapee, Anton, not as a Nazi, but as a lonely, frightened young man. As their gentle friendship blossoms, Patty experiences a kind of love she never felt from her abusive father or her distant mother.

Soon Patty must weigh the cost of harboring a Nazi prisoner - the possibility of losing family, friends, and even her freedom - against the beauty of this dangerous but unforgettable friendship.

Based on the author’s own painful experiences growing up in Arkansas during World War II, this poignant novel is an ALA Notable Book, a National Book Award finalist, one of the New York Times Outstanding Books of the Year, and the winner of the Golden Kite Award.

Listening Length

7 hours and 34 minutes
Author

Bette Greene
Narrator

Dale Dickey
Audible release date

May 9, 2012
Language

English
Publisher

Recorded Books
ASIN

B0081U92CS
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length	7 hours and 34 minutes
Author	Bette Greene
Narrator	Dale Dickey
Audible.com Release Date	May 09, 2012
Publisher	Recorded Books
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B0081U92CS
Best Sellers Rank	#207,321 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #263 in History & Culture for Teens #952 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #1,289 in History for Teens & Young Adults

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Kaylene Durham

Read it for High school

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023

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It's a great book and I enjoyed reading it for High school so I bought it. I like how it was based on WW2 and simple reading.

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M. K. Farrington-Lorch

A compelling story

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012

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My son selected this book as an outside Literature book to read for school. I decided to read it, as well. The story covers a period of time during WWII, when German POWs were held within the United States. This story is about one such soldier and a young Jewish girl in a small town in Alabama. Patty Bergen meets the young German POW when some of the prisoners are brought to her father's store to purchase straw hats. Anton, is different from the rest, and one quickly gets the sense that he does not support Hitler. One day, Patty finds him, outside the prison. He has escaped and is trying to get back to a life similar to what he knew before Hitler. Patty hides him. Along with this part of the story, is another story, of how Patty is abused by her parents, both mentally and physically. One thing she learns from her German soldier, Anton, is that she is a person of worth. The story is difficult to read, in part, because of how Patty is treated by her parents. The only people, who seem to truly love and care for Patty are Ruth, the Negro housekeeper, Anton the German soldier and her grandparents in Memphis. This book certainly lends a different perspective to that time period.

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Jewell

Good story

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019

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A good movie was made of this! Both novel and movie treat a relatively little known aspect of World War II--the German POWs housed in camps in the U.S. and often working in its factories and on its farms when manpower was in short supply.

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Florida life

It's so worth reading again.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013

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I read this book when I was in the 7 th grade. I must have read it a dozen times. Then one day I was sitting down thinking of books that have made an impact on my life. I tried to describe the book to anyone who would listen, but no one could help me remember the name. Finally, I sat back and thought about it, I said to self, well it was about a little girl and a German boy. Finally it came to me. Summer of My German Soldier. I could not download fast enough. For some reason I thought the book was longer and much more intense, but then I was only 11 when I first read it, and everything seems more dramatic when you are young.

I am so glad I downloaded and read it again. I have so many highlights in this short novel. I will keep this on my kindle forever and will revisit Patti, Ruth and her horrible parents again in a few years. This is in my opinion a wonderful book to give to a young person, no matter their gender. And now at 52 it might not be the book I remember as a child but the message is still the same. 5 stars!

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NightRanger

It Is a Classic for Many Reasons

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014

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The story of Patty and why she doesn't fit in and how badly her family treats her and how her sister is the favored child (repeat that several times in breathless teenspeak) reaches across the span of time to any alienated late middle schooler. Most will not become as involved with the law as Patty does but they will understand what leads her there and how she feels.about the way people treat her. WWII and German POWs move the action along but it is the other parts of the story that reveal the most about Patty's lessened self-esteem.

I first read this 20 years ago and re-read it as part of my granddaughter's summer reading assignment. Clearly, it has stood the test of time as well as opening up a frank discussion about adolescent feelings.

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Outnumbered

Still Love It

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021

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I read this book when I was in junior high. I loved it! I purchased an e-copy and read it again forty years later. I still love it! I wasn't aware of it's sequel, but I look forward to reading it.

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M. Lee

Too Real?

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017

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The antagonist POV of a young Jewish girl during wartime invokes much empathy and the reader can't help but wish she would make better decisions as they exacerbate the difficulty of growing up in an abusive household. While there are some uplifting moments and characters the darkness and the despair crush any glimmer of hope the reader may develop. Maybe it's just too real to enjoy?

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lookout77

Excellent choice for required high-school reading

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2011

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My 15-year-old daughter was required to read this book for English/Lit class. I read it too, and found it to be historically informative and an excellent example of imaginative, descriptive writing.The story is a real page-turner,never boring,full of suspense and surprises.The author is very insightful, giving readers pause for thought on important social issues.While the story introduces young readers to different ways of examining a situation,and the author's writing style is witty and unique,the reading is not difficult--it is compelling.I wish all teens had the priviledge of being required to read this book!

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Suzy

Excellent service!!

Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2019

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Great book!!

Carl Braun

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2017

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jane harris

Summer of my German solider

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2015

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I remember watching the film and reading this book when I was younger (about 30 years ago). It made me cry and has stuck with me , so when I saw this book I had to re read it. It's such a Heart renching story which made me cry again 30 years on. I particularly liked Ruth and her love for Patty.

claire renshaw

Love this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2014

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Read this as a young teenager, and loved very page. Have never forgotten it, so bought for my 11 year old daughter for Xmas. A great love story about friendship and loyalty set against a hot dry summer in the southern states of the USA.

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Cine-i-Phil

together with its sequel (Morning is a Long Time Coming) will be a nice addition to my collection

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2017

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Just the book I was looking for after I have seen the movie made after it. Brand new, together with its sequel (Morning is a Long Time Coming) will be a nice addition to my collection.

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