Cover of The faithful spy

The faithful spy

Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the plot to kill Hitler

by John Hendrix

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Journey through the courageous life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who bravely stood up against unfair rule during World War II. Through striking illustrations and heartfelt words, discover how one person's faith and actions can inspire a movement against injustice. This powerful tale brings history to life for young readers ready to explore stories of bravery and hope.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeFamilyFaithResistance to Government

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Resistance to Government Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781419728389
Pages
176
Publisher
Amulet Books
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
26,543

Subjects

Anti-Nazi movementAssassination attemptsResistance to GovernmentChurch and stateJuvenile literatureTheologiansHistoryHitler, adolf, 1889-1945Government, resistance toGermany, juvenile literatureGermany, history, 1933-1945New York Times reviewed

People

Adolf Hitler (1889-1945)Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945)

Places

Germany