Summer of My German Soldier Summary
Bette Greene

Summer of My German Soldier Summary

In this classic story, set during the Second World War, an intelligent young Jewish girl named Patty Bergen lives with her family in Jenkinsville, Arkansas. Isolated from other children by religion, she is also isolated from her family. Her father, the owner of the town department store, is dismissive and abusive. Her mother is disapproving of Patty’s tomboy ways. Her parents dote, however, on Patty’s younger, prettier sister, Sharon...

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