Berlin, April 1938. One night, eight-year-old Käfer Avigdor uses his specialty toilet-paper roll binoculars to spy on his Mama and Aunt Charlotte. The whispered conversation he overhears alerts him to a danger he didn’t know existed and starts him rethinking who he really is and where he belongs. Within hours, Käfer and his family flee their comfortable life. In a desperate race to stay one … step ahead of the Nazis, Käfer is called on to be braver and more resourceful than he ever imagined possible. But will it be enough? Boy from Berlin is based on real people and actual events.
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Boy from Berlin begins Nancy McDonald’s exciting new series, also, titled Boy from Berlin. I loved being introduced to eight year old Käfer Avigdor. It was great getting to know him. I though he was such a brave little boy. He is living in 1938 Berlin, Germany at the start of the World War II. It was exciting to get caught up in the adventure and action. There was some danger that would keep me on the edge of my seat. Käfer was so very courageous throughout the book. I loved the historical details that made me and my children feel as though we were living in that moment in time. It was interesting to learn more about that era. My son wanted to know more about and we spent time on the computer looking up more information for him.
Boy from Berlin is getting a very well deserved five plus stars from me. I can not wait to read the next installment from the series, One Boy’s War. I look forward to catching up with Käfer Avigdor and see where his story leads his readers to next. I recommend this one for readers who are in the second to sixth grade levels. My two children enjoyed it and I believe other children will too, especially those who love historical fiction or love to learn about different historical events around the world.
I received Boy from Berlin from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK In Nancy McDonald’s Boy from Berlin, the Avigdor family meet their very difficult struggles as they are forced to leave their home and most of their possessions as the flee Germany. And though this story is fiction, it is based on the lives of real people, and real life historical events. Which was very intriguing for me, to know these things really happened, and what it could have been like for young Kafer and his family. Ms. McDonald does a great job of researching the historical events to write this compelling story. I grew attached to the Avigdor family as I read their story and at times was on the edge of my seat as they had to flee their home. This had to be difficult for the entire family, especially the young children. My heart went out to the children, and also I couldn’t help but think about the back in their day and what the real life people had to deal with. Another thing I found intriguing is that this story is told through the eyes of the young Kafer Avigdor. I though it very nice getting to know the story we have read so much about through the eyes of someone with an Altogether different view. If you love those WWII stories, this is one to add to your stash! And check back for the review of Book two, One Boy’s War, coming to this blog Sept. 18th! A special thanks to the author/publisher and iRead Book tours for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Boy From Berlin is a well-written story of a family. It tells the story of a boy and his family journey from Nazi Germany. What a compelling tale. It is great for children to learn about Berlin and what happens to Jews during Hitler’s time.
The way this takes us on Kafer’s journey from Berlin to England. Young readers will enjoy the adventure. They will also learn about what it was like to be Jew or some escaped from Hitler. You are pulled along with Kafer and his family. I was having a hard time turning the pages. There are surprises and twists throughout the book.
This was historical fiction read but it great for any historical fan. It one that I would recommend to pick up for middle-grade children and readers. Great for young readers as well. If you are into spies and World War 2 then this is a good book to pick and read. It is based on the true story of Kafer and his family. Though there is some fiction to it.