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Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow — Content Guide for Parents

By Susan Campbell BartolettiScholastic Nonfiction2005ISBN 9781338309843176 pages
Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A Newbery and Sibert Honor Book! A riveting and often chilling story of Germany's powerful Hitler Youth. A PB edition in an accessible new novel-sized reformat for Scholastic Focus!

In this Newbery Honor and Sibert Honor award-winning book, Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores the riveting and often chilling story of Germany's powerful Hitler Youth groups.By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. It would become the largest youth group in history. Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people. Her research includes telling interviews with surviving Hitler Youth members."I begin with the young. We older ones are used up . . . But my magnificent youngsters! Look at these men and boys! What material! With them, I can create a new world." -- Adolf Hitler, Nuremberg 1933

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book discusses the violent context of the Hitler Youth, including the indoctrination of youth and the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime. It highlights the role of young people in supporting a regime responsible for mass murder. The book addresses the indoctrination of youth and the horrors of the Nazi regime, which may be considered scary for younger audiences. It discusses the manipulation of children and the consequences of their involvement in the regime.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have violence?

    The book discusses the violent context of the Hitler Youth, including the indoctrination of youth and the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime. It highlights the role of young people in supporting a regime responsible for mass murder.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have scary content?

    The book addresses the indoctrination of youth and the horrors of the Nazi regime, which may be considered scary for younger audiences. It discusses the manipulation of children and the consequences of their involvement in the regime.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results. The book discusses the Hitler Youth and its historical implications without reference to specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on the Hitler Youth and its historical context rather than on race-related issues.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The content is focused on historical themes and does not include inappropriate language.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on historical events related to the Hitler Youth and does not address environmental issues.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results. The focus is on the historical narrative of the Hitler Youth and its impact on young people.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles detected in the search results. The content centers on the historical aspects of the Hitler Youth without addressing gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Hitler Youth Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to 'Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow'. The content focuses on the historical context of the Hitler Youth and does not mention LGBTQ+ topics.