{"product_id":"9791387615093","title":"THE GERMAN TIGER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE GERMAN TIGER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving story set in World War II Germany, seen through the eyes of a child. Albert, a young boy who has watched his father and older brother leave for the front, dreams of reuniting his family. Driven by unconditional love, he makes a desperate decision: to enlist in the army. This novel explores the impact of war on childhood and the power of family sacrifice in times of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in Germany after the start of World War II, on September 1, 1939. Albert's family falls apart with his father's departure to the front. The desolation intensifies when his older brother, Derk, is drafted. Unable to bear his mother's pain and the absence of his loved ones, Albert, from his childlike perspective, conceives an innocent yet brave plan: to enlist in the army to, in some way, bring the men of his family back home. To do so, he must flee his home and face a brutal adult world, moved solely by the desire to restore happiness to his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of war on childhood and the loss of innocence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal sacrifice and family love as a driver for extreme actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe desolation and void left by war in the home and in emotional ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe childhood perspective as a lens to narrate the harshness of armed conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in historical novels set in World War II who are looking for a different perspective, focused on human and family drama rather than battles. It is also suitable for those who appreciate moving and sensitive narratives about childhood, courage, and resilience in adverse circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA moving and unusual view of the war from the innocent gaze of a child.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the limits of love and family sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that humanizes the horrors of conflict by focusing on emotions and the home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that maintains emotional tension by showing a little boy's determination in the face of a devastating adult world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Del Pilar Gil Sánchez, Mercedes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e FICTION AND RELATED SUBJECTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German Tiger is a literary work that stands out for its intimate and emotional approach within the historical fiction genre. The decision to narrate World War II from a child's perspective gives the work a unique sensitivity and dramatic power. For readers looking for stories that explore the human cost of war at a family level, this novel offers a moving and reflective reading experience, far from epic war tales, focusing instead on the heart of the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406770594139,"sku":"9791387615093","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138761509.jpg?v=1781840802","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387615093","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}