Our book for July is:
Summer of My German Soldier
by Bette Greene
Richmond's choice for this month is from an American author whose books focus on themes of injustice and alienation. Summer of My German Soldier is based heavily on her childhood. She has received the Golden Kite Award, ALA Notable Book Award, and Newbery Honor.
Minutes before the train pulled into the station in Jenkinsville, Arkansas, Patty Bergen knew something exciting was going to happen. But she never could have imagined that her summer would be so memorable. German prisoners of war have arrived to make their new home in the prison camp in Jenkinsville. To the rest of her town, these prisoners are only Nazis. But to Patty, a young Jewish girl with a turbulent home life, one boy in particular becomes an unlikely friend. Anton relates to Patty in ways that her mother and father never can. But when their forbidden relationship is discovered, will Patty risk her family and town for the understanding and love of one boy?
A big welcome to all!
The Phoenix Monthly Book Club is for everyone to enjoy - seasoned 'book clubbers' and those new to the idea - all will be made very welcome.
Come and join our relaxed, friendly group!
Our aim is to choose some really good reads and have lively times together discussing the chosen book of the month in a respectful manner.
The reading list will be compiled from members' suggestions and will reflect our differing tastes. It will be great to challenge ourselves with genres or writing styles we may not usually think to go for - we won't all like every book, but it will be fun to discover!
You'll be responsible for sourcing your own copy of the monthly book - borrow from the library, buy second hand, download or Kindle etc - whatever works best for you.
