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

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’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.

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Historical Era
WWII biographical WWII biographical American Civil War Vietnam War WWII biographical

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Pages
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Günter

Ca. 1937 – Age 8

Ca. 1939 – Age 10

Ca. 1940 – Age 11

Ca. 1948 – Age 19

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oppenlander Enterprises LLC (February 16, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997780061
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997780062
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 – 17 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches