Gaddy, K R
Flowers in the Gutter: The True Story of the Edelweiss Pirates, Teenagers Who Resisted the Nazis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780525555414
- author:
- Gaddy, K R
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pisces Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 16.2 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children & Young Adults
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Edelweiss Pirates: Teenagers Who Resisted the Nazis In 1933, Germany was changing rapidly. For Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean, their world was being shaped by the rise of the Nazi party. As children, they witnessed their parents fighting against the regime, and their earliest memories were of the Nazi's increasing grip on power. As they grew older, these three teenagers found themselves at odds with the government they believed in. Living under a regime that contradicted everything they stood for, Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean joined a group of like-minded individuals who refused to conform. They took risks, painting anti-Nazi graffiti, distributing anti-war leaflets, and helping those persecuted by the regime. Their actions were always dangerous, as the Gestapo pursued and arrested hundreds of Edelweiss Pirates. This book tells the true story of these teenagers who dared to resist the Nazis. Their bravery and determination are a testament to the power of individual action in the face of overwhelming oppression.
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