Friedrich
Overview & Summary
An unnamed German boy narrates his childhood friendship with Friedrich Schneider, his Jewish next-door neighbor, as the rise of the Nazi party gradually strips Friedrich's family of their rights, safety, and eventually their lives, while the narrator's own family becomes entangled -- willingly or not -- with the regime. Hans Peter Richter's novel, based partly on his own childhood in Nazi Germany, shows the machinery of the Holocaust through the eyes of an ordinary child watching it unfold next door.
Available Formats
- Hardcover
- Paperback
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
