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Summer of My German Soldier was an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Outstanding Book, and a National Book Award Finalist. Greene's work was described as "courageous and compelling" by Publishers Weekly. It is also one of the most banned or challenged books of 2000-2009 according to the American Library Association, coming in at number 55.
- Bette Greene
- 1973
Jan 1, 1973 · As the 20th century’s youngest professional news reporter, Bette published her first news story at age eight. Bette Greene’s first book, “Summer of My German Soldier”, won the first “Golden Kite” award. This same novel outsold Prince Charles’ book in his own country. Bette Greene holds the honor of being the only author included ...
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Original release. Network. NBC. Release. October 30, 1978. ( 1978-10-30) Summer of My German Soldier is a 1978 American television film based on the 1973 novel of the same name written by Bette Greene. Set during World War II, it stars Kristy McNichol as a Jewish -American girl and Bruce Davison as the German prisoner of war whom she befriends.
- Drama Romance Historical
Oct 30, 1978 · Summer of My German Soldier: Directed by Michael Tuchner. With Kristy McNichol, Bruce Davison, Esther Rolle, Michael Constantine. A young American girl meets a German prisoner of war.
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- Drama, Romance, War
- Michael Tuchner
- 1978-10-30
Apr 20, 2006 · Bette Greene's first novel, Summer of My German Soldier, hailed as "an exceptionally fine novel" by the New York Times, has become a modern classic. Published in 1973, this beloved book has inspired an Emmy Award#150;winning television film and a recent stage musical.
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- Bette Greene
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- Puffin Books
Summer of My German Soldier. An emotional, thought-provoking book from multi-award-winning author Bette Greene. When her small hometown in Arkansas becomes the site of a camp housing German prisoners during World War II, 12-year-old Patty Bergen learns what it means to open her heart. Although she's Jewish, she begins to see a prison escapee ...
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Introduction. Summer of My German Soldier, Bette Greene's first and best-known novel, chronicles one summer in the life of a twelve-year-old Jewish girl in the rural South. First published in 1973, it was an overwhelming critical success and has gone on to become a classic of juvenile literature.
