Hitler's Daughter facts for kids
Australian first edition cover of Hitler's Daughter.
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| Author | Jackie French |
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| Country |  Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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1999 by Jack Williams |
Hitler's Daughter is a popular children's novel by Australian author Jackie French. It was first published in 1999. This book is known as one of French's most important and well-loved stories. It makes readers think about history and what they would do in difficult times.
What is Hitler's Daughter About?
The story begins with a group of kids waiting for their school bus. To pass the time, they start telling each other stories. Mark's friend, Anna, shares a fascinating tale. Her story is about a secret girl named Heidi. Heidi is said to be the hidden daughter of Adolf Hitler, a powerful leader during World War II.
Anna tells her story with lots of detail. The other children are completely drawn into it. They learn about Heidi's life and her relationship with her father. As the story goes on, Heidi starts to realize the terrible things her father is planning.
Listening to Anna's story makes Mark curious. He wants to learn more about the real history of Hitler and World War II. Mark also wonders what he would have done if he were in Heidi's shoes. Anna's story ends with Heidi escaping from a ruined city. She then travels to Australia. There, she grows old and eventually tells her granddaughter the truth about her past.
Awards and Recognition
Hitler's Daughter has won many awards and been recognized around the world. This shows how much people appreciate the book.
- Won - CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers (2000)
- Won - Sanderson Young Adult Audio Book of the Year Awards: Vision Australia Library (2000)
- Won - UK National Literacy Association WOW! Award
- Won - Semi-Grand Prix Award (Japan)
- Won - Notable Book, US Library Association Notable Book
- Won - Kids Own Australian Literature Award: Roll of Honour (2007)
- Won - Kids Own Australian Literature Award: Roll of Honour (2008)
- Shortlisted - Books I Love Best Yearly: Older Readers Award (2001)
- Shortlisted - West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (2002)
- Shortlisted - Kids Own Australian Literature Award (2002)
- Shortlisted - Canberra's Own Outstanding List (2002)
- Shortlisted - Young Australian Best Book Award (2002)
- Shortlisted - Children's Choice Book Awards: Older Readers
- Shortlisted - Young Australian Best Book Award: Fiction for Older Readers (2007)
- Shortlisted - Young Australian Best Book Award: Fiction for Older Readers (2008)
- Shortlisted - Kids Own Australian Literature Award: Favourite Book of 2008 (2008)
- Named a "Blue Ribbon" book by the Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books in the USA (2003)
- Admitted to the Kids' Own Australian Literature Awards' Hall of Fame
Beyond the Book: A Play Adaptation
The story of Hitler's Daughter has also been brought to the stage.
- Hitler's Daughter: The Play, adapted by Monkey Baa Theatre
