1941, the Netherlands under German occupation. Freddie Overstegen is almost sixteen, but with two thin pigtails tied with ribbons, she looks like a girl. This means she can distribute illegal newspapers and leaflets, put up propaganda posters without raising suspicion. To be useful to their country and to contribute to the fight against the Germans - that's what Freddie and her older sister Trus want. But what if they take a bigger risk: join a resistance group and help liquidate the fascists? Is it possible to preserve your identity in war or does violence change a person forever?
5 reasons to buy the book "The Girl with Pigtails":
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The novel is based on the true story of the youngest member of the Dutch Resistance, Freddie Overstegen;
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The book has been translated into seven languages and was shortlisted for the Thea Beckman Prize and the White Crows collection;
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Tells about growing up in an inhuman time;
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Speaks about close and understandable values: family, friendship, freedom, justice;
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Shows how difficult moral choices are made during war.
Recommended reader age: 16+
Author: Wilma Geldof
Translation: Irina Leichenko
Year of issue: 2023
Publisher: Samokat
Pages: 384
Cover type: soft cover
Dimensions: 140x197 mm
ISBN: 978-5-00167-355-2