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Goodbye, Mr Hitler

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Goodbye, Mr Hitler by Jackie French is a poignant story set during the chaotic aftermath of World War II. It follows the intertwined fates of three young individuals navigating a war-torn Europe: a German boy grappling with his father's Nazi legacy, an Australian survivor searching for family, and a Jewish girl determined to rebuild her life. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of resilience, hope, and the possibility of friendship amidst tragedy.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that provide a historical insight into significant events through the lens of courageous characters. Set during World War II, it combines moments of danger and bravery with themes of friendship and resilience. It's perfect for young readers who are interested in history intertwined with personal narratives.

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Goodbye, Mr Hitler

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'A COMPELLING, BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED NOVEL FOR YOUNG READERS' β€” Daily Telegraph

This is the story of Johannes, and Frau Timmins, and the strange girl now known as 'Helga'. It is also the story of how they survived the death camps, the vast wilderness faced by refugees in World War II, and eventually found happiness in Australia.

This moving and compelling book follows on the award-winning and bestselling Hitler's Daughter and Pennies for Hitler, and shows us that evil must be fought.

But once you've won, the hardest and most necessary battle is to understand and forgive. And to learn how to live and love again.

MORE PRAISE FOR GOODBYE, MR HITLER

Reading about [the Holocaust] can be depressing, but not in this compelling, beautifully crafted, novel for young readers. Here author Jackie French looks at what the Holocaust can teach us about hope. How people in internment camps survived, what motivated them to live in a world where people could be so terrible to each other. β€” Daily Telegraph

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Goodbye, Mr Hitler by Jackie French is praised for its thoughtful and poignant exploration of themes like friendship, resilience, and the impact of war through a child's perspective. Reviewers often highlight the book's emotional depth and historical accuracy in portraying post-World War II experiences. It's commended as a compelling and educational read that sensitively tackles complex subjects suitable for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460751299

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 144g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres β€” from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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