The Boy Who Dared facts for kids
Cover of The Boy Who Dared
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| Author | Susan Campbell Bartoletti |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
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Publication date
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2008 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| ISBN | 0-439-68013-1 |
| OCLC | 123349649 |
| LC Class | PZ7.B2844 Boy 2008 |
The Boy Who Dared is an exciting book written in 2008 by an American author named Susan Campbell Bartoletti. This story is based on the real-life events of Helmuth Hübener. He was a very young person who faced the highest punishment from the Nazis during World War II. Helmuth was taken by the authorities and sadly died on October 27, 1942.
The author, Susan Campbell Bartoletti, took a small part of a true story from her earlier book, Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow (2006), and turned it into this full novel. That earlier book was even recognized as a Newbery Honor Book, which is a special award for great children's literature.
Contents
About The Boy Who Dared
The Boy Who Dared tells the brave story of Helmuth Hübener. He was a teenager living in Germany during World War II. At this time, a group called the Nazis, led by Adolf Hitler, had a lot of power. They controlled what people could say and think.
Helmuth's Courageous Actions
Helmuth believed in speaking the truth, even when it was dangerous. He secretly listened to radio broadcasts from other countries. These broadcasts shared news that was different from what the Nazis wanted people to believe. Helmuth then wrote down this true information.
He created flyers and shared them with others. These flyers told people the truth about the war and the Nazi government. This was a very risky thing to do. The Nazis did not allow anyone to disagree with them.
The Consequences of Daring
Because of his brave actions, Helmuth was caught by the Nazi police. He was put on trial and given a very harsh punishment. He was the youngest person to receive this punishment from the Nazis during World War II. His story shows how important it is to stand up for what is right, even when it's hard.
Awards the Book Won
The Boy Who Dared has received several important awards and recognitions:
- 2009 Notable Books for a Global Society
- 2008 Booklist: Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth
- Book Sense Children's Picks - Spring 2008
- 2009 ALA Best Book for Young Adults
- NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2009, World History and Culture
