White Rose

Kip Wilson

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Kip Wilson

White Rose

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2019

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Book Brief

Kip Wilson

White Rose

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Period
Holocaust

World War II
Setting

Germany • 1940s

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Death

War
Topic
Social Justice
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

White Rose by Kip Wilson is a historical novel in verse that tells the true story of Sophie Scholl, a young woman who became a key member of the White Rose, a non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. The book explores her courageous actions and the moral convictions that led her to stand up against tyranny.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

White Rose by Kip Wilson has received praise for its poetic narrative and emotional depth, effectively portraying the courage of the anti-Nazi resistance group in WWII. However, some readers feel the verse format can occasionally distance the emotional impact. Overall, the historical accuracy and compelling heroine have been lauded, making it a powerful read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read White Rose?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of resistance will be captivated by Kip Wilson's White Rose. Fans of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief and Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale will appreciate this poignant, verse novel that delves into the courage and sacrifice of Sophie Scholl during Nazi Germany.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Period
Holocaust

World War II
Setting

Germany • 1940s

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Death

War
Topic
Social Justice
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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