The Edelweiss Pirates

Name: The Edelweiss Pirates
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782693093
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By Dirk Reinhardt

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Summary

The Edelweiss Pirates by Dirk Reinhardt is a gripping tale set during World War II, exploring the lives of German youths who resist the Nazi regime. The story follows a group known as the Edelweiss Pirates, who band together to challenge conformity and oppression through acts of defiance. Reinhardt captures the courage and camaraderie of these young rebels, portraying their quest for freedom and justice in a tumultuous era.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories of resistance and bravery during World War II, especially if you're intrigued by young people's roles in historical movements. It could appeal to you if you appreciate tales of courage, loyalty, and standing up against oppression, particularly in the context of real-life events that are both educational and inspiring for children's understanding of history.

The Edelweiss Pirates

A heart-stopping adventure about real-life rebels against the Nazis.

Description

When sixteen-year-old Daniel befriends Josef Gerlach, he has a feeling the old man is keeping something from him, and sure enough when Josef gives him his teenage diary to read Daniel discovers a shocking story of rebellion and struggle. It tells how Gerlach left the Hitler Youth at the age of 14 and instead joined a gang called the Edelweiss Pirates. Their uniform: long hair and cool clothes. Their motto: freedom! At first the Edelweiss Pirates are only interested in hanging out and having a good time, but as the situation in Nazi germany gets worse, they start to plan dangerous missions against Hitler's regime.

The deeper Daniel dives into this past world, the more closely he feels connected to Gerlach, until he realises what the Edelweiss Pirates have to do with him and his own story.

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The Edelweiss Pirates by Dirk Reinhardt has been described as a powerful and moving narrative. It highlights an important, yet lesser-known, tale that underscores the triumph of courage and the human spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782693093

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Contributors:

Translated by Rachel Ward
Introduction by Michael Rosen
Translated by Rachel Ward

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dirk Reinhardt Young Adult

About the Author

Dirk Reinhardt, born in 1963, studied German and history before becoming a freelance journalist and starting to write books for children and young adults. The Edelweiss Pirates is his third novel.