"This book offers a realistic portrayal of a German boy’s experiences during World War II. Dieter is caught between the blind patriotism of his older brother for the Hitler Youth, and the growing skepticism for Hitler and the SS by his father. The plot portrays Canadian soldiers in a positive light during World War II, and presents the viewpoint that the German children are human, and portrays the Germans as more than Nazis."--Ministry of Education website.

English language arts grade 8 (2009).