Hitler Youth

Bartoletti, Susam Campbell. (2005). Hitler youth. New York: Scholastic.

This book riveting book tells us about what life was like under the rule of Adolf Hitler for the youth of Germany.  The adolescents were involved in an organization known as ‘Hitler Youth’.  These poor children were disciplined and trained in militaristic activities.  The author does an amazing job in telling these boys their stories. This book contains factual information accompanied by primary resources.

Evaluative Criteria: Accuracy

This book utilizes accuracy well. It contains sources cited in notes. The facts about how the children and men ended up in as Hitler’s soldiers help make you understand the truth of it all. Society show bias information and we naturally accept it. The illustrations and text go hand in hand. It opened my eyes to a different view of Hitler’s followers.