We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780544223790)

"Among the wealth of good Holocaust literature available, Freedman's volume stands out for its focus and concision, effectively placing the White Rose in its historical context, telling the story of Nazi Germany without losing the focus on the White Rose, and doing so in just over 100 pages." (Kirkus starred review)

In his signature eloquent prose, backed up by thorough research, Newbery medalist and nonfiction master Russell Freedman tells the story of Austrian-born Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. They belonged to Hitler Youth as young children, but began to doubt the Nazi regime.

As older students, the Scholls and a few friends formed the White Rose, a campaign of active resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. Risking imprisonment or even execution, the White Rose members distributed leaflets urging Germans to defy the Nazi government.

Their belief that freedom was worth dying for will inspire young readers to stand up for what they believe in. Archival photographs and prints, source notes, bibliography, index.

A Sibert Honor Book

Author: Russell Freedman
ISBN-10: 0544223799
ISBN-13: 9780544223790
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2016
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.80w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 181136 / We Will Not Be Silent: How the White Rose Student Resistance Movement Defied Adolf Hitler

Award: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Booklist 01/01/2016 pg. 61
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 02/08/2016
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 175
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2016
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2016 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Superior,Well Above Average