47 Days: The True Story of Two Teen Boys Defying Hitler's Reich (Biographical WWII Stories for Teens) by Annette Oppenlander

"...intriguing and fascinating young adult adventure..." Readers' Favorite '47 DAYS' is a novelette and an excerpt from the award-winning biographical novel, SURVIVING THE FATHERLAND--A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany. In March 1945 Hitler ordered his last propaganda command: send all 15 and 16-year old boys to defend the fatherland. 47 DAYS tells the true story of Günter and Helmut, best friends, who dared to defy and disobey. Without knowing how long the war might continue, they spent 47 harrowing days as fugitives on the run. Being caught meant certain execution. SURVIVING THE FATHERLAND tells the true and heart-wrenching stories of Lilly and Günter struggling with the terror-filled reality of life in the Third Reich, each embarking on their own dangerous path toward survival, freedom, and ultimately each other. Based on the author's own family and anchored in historical facts, this story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of war children.

From the Publisher Historical Journeys by award-winning author Annette Oppenlander Annette Oppenlander with her beloved dog, Zelda Günter as a Young Adult When I interviewed by father, Günter, in 2002, I did not yet know what would become of the stories he told me. All I knew was that I had to preserve his memories. Annette Oppenlander Award-winning Author of Historical Fiction Annette Oppenlander is an award-winning author of multiple historical novels and novellas. Her favorite eras include World War II, the Middle Ages, the American Civil War and the Vietnam War. As a bestselling historical novelist, Oppenlander is known for her authentic characters and stories based on true events, coming alive in well-researched settings. She inspires readers by illuminating story questions as relevant today as they were in the past. More Fan Favorites by Annette: When They Made Us Leave Surviving the Fatherland A Lightness in My Soul A Different Truth Everything We Lose 24 Hours: The Trade (Biographical WWII Stories for Teens) 5 Months: The Wait (Biographical WWII Stories for Teens) Everything We Lose: A Civil War Novel of Hope, Courage and Redemption A Different Truth When They Made Us Leave: Based on eyewitness accounts – a gripping emotional ... Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Customer Reviews 41 18 298 131 143 Price $2 99 $3 49 $5 99 $4 99 $5 99 Historical Era WWII biographical WWII biographical American Civil War Vietnam War WWII Suitable for Young Adults ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Based on Eyewitness Reports ✓ ✓ no data ✓ no data Pages 92 100 288 234 302 Average Rating 4.2 not yet rated 4.4 4.3 4.2 Günter Ca. 1937 - Age 8 Ca. 1939 - Age 10 Ca. 1940 - Age 11 Ca. 1948 - Age 19