Books Like Hitler's Daughter
Families who loved Hitler's Daughter by Jackie French often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Hitler's Daughter by Jackie French often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking difficult questions about the fairness of the world, inherited guilt, or why good people sometimes have bad parents. It is a profound choice for pre-teens who are beginning to look beyond their own lives to understand the complexities of history and morality. The story follows a group of modern Australian children waiting for the school bus while one girl, Anna, tells a story about Heidi, the hidden daughter of Adolf Hitler. As the fictional Heidi struggles with her physical disabilities and her father's horrific actions, the modern-day protagonist, Mark, begins to question if we are responsible for the sins of our ancestors. This book is a gentle but serious bridge into historical understanding and moral philosophy, perfect for the child who feels things deeply and seeks to understand the 'why' behind human behavior.
