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Rose Blanche

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Compassionate.

Rose Blanche would be a good read for those who are interested in historical fiction, particularly stories of heroism during World War II. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the perspective of the protagonist, a young German girl who had the courage to defy societal norms and help imprisoned children. The story is both heartwarming and gut-wrenching, providing a thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of war and humanity. Readers may appreciate the delicate storytelling and the poignant themes of sacrifice, empathy, and perseverance.

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Rose Blanche

Regular price RM27.49 MYR RM19.25 MYR 30% off
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ISBN: 9780099439509
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM43.44 MYR
Publisher: Red Fox
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: World War II, War, Graphic Novels
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 1971 readers)

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Rose Blanche was the name of a group of young German citizens who, at their peril, protested against the war. Like them, Rose observes all the changes going on around her which others choose to ignore. She watches as the streets of her small German town fill with soldiers. One day she sees a little boy escaping from the back of a truck, only to be captured by the mayor and shoved back into it. Rose follows the truck to a desolate place out of town, where she discovers many other children, staring hungrily from behind an electric barbed wire fence. She starts bringing the children food, instinctively sensing the need for secrecy, even with her mother. Until the tide of the war turns and soldiers in different uniforms stream in from the East, and Rose and the imprisoned children disappear for ever ...
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Compassionate.

Rose Blanche would be a good read for those who are interested in historical fiction, particularly stories of heroism during World War II. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the perspective of the protagonist, a young German girl who had the courage to defy societal norms and help imprisoned children. The story is both heartwarming and gut-wrenching, providing a thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of war and humanity. Readers may appreciate the delicate storytelling and the poignant themes of sacrifice, empathy, and perseverance.