![]() ![]() The character development, based on research and interviews with those who knew Helmuth, is solid, and the author excels in creating a sense of immediacy in the setting. ![]() It's a message that must be continually emphasized as a lasting legacy of the Holocaust." - School Library Journal"A stirring tale of one young man's resistance to a government he came to regard as evil. ![]() This is an important title for the Holocaust curriculum." - Booklist, starred review" inspiring tale of conscience and courage." - Kirkus Reviews"Bartoletti offers another perspective on the Holocaust, demonstrating that even if the effort proves unsuccessful, the courage and convictions of a minority should be motivation to speak the truth rather than remain silent. will be enthralled by the story of one boy's heroic resistance in the worst of times. Awards and Praise for The Boy Who Dared:A YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsA Booklist Best Book for Young AdultsA Booklist Editors' ChoiceA 2009 Notable Book for a Global SocietyAn NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People* "The teen's perspective makes this a particularly gripping way to personalize the history, and even those unfamiliar with the background. ![]()
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