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Based on interviews and correspondence between the author and Knud Pedersen, one of the original "Boy Saboteurs", this fast paced story outlines the motivation, goals, and activities of these young Danish patriots. This is an important story to remember, and is a timeless example of fighting evil and not capitulating. Excellent resources in the back matter.
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The true story of a group of Danish teenagers who formed a group that specialized in sabotage against the Germans who began occupation of Denmark at the outset of World War II.
The story reads like the most thrilling fiction with the boys stealing military weapons, infuriating the Germans to the point where they were tracked down and hauled off to prison.
Numerous photos and firsthand accounts are included as well as an epilogue which reveals the fates of all involved. Back matter also includes a selected bibliography, articles, websites, recordings, notes, and an index.
Recommended for grades 6-8+.
The story reads like the most thrilling fiction with the boys stealing military weapons, infuriating the Germans to the point where they were tracked down and hauled off to prison.
Numerous photos and firsthand accounts are included as well as an epilogue which reveals the fates of all involved. Back matter also includes a selected bibliography, articles, websites, recordings, notes, and an index.
Recommended for grades 6-8+.
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This book is amazing. I run a microschool in Charleston, West Virginia. I bought this book for my adolescent classroom, and it did not disappoint!The story, the telling, and the supporting research are all exquisite. A piece this well written should be the envy of any writer hoping to inspire adolescents.
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This book was another audiobook at work and I must say I absolutely loved it! It was so interesting and amazing to hear about how these danish boys stood up when there government wouldn’t. I thought I would enjoy the book, but really did love it. If you like WW2 buffs or just a story about people defying and standing up for what they believe in, I highly recommend
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What a great book. I didn't know much about the Danish resistance during WWII (only what I vaguely remembered from Number the Stars), but I definitely want to know more now. This story, about the beginning of that resistance, is fascinating. And it really makes you feel good about young people, who can be totally stupid and reckless and irritating, but hopefully, with the right incentive, also incredibly brave and heroic. Anyone else want to come on my now inevitable trip to Denmark?