
Title
Pennies for Hitler
Author
French, Jackie
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2012
Annotation
Declared Jewish and now in danger from Hitler’s regime, young James is smuggled in a suitcase to his aunt in London. Then when London is bombed, James is shipped to Australia. where he pretends to be English. When the small town community is threatened by a Japanese invasion, James feels compelled to ‘confess’ his heritage.
Key Concepts
History, Racial conflict, Racism, Resilience, War
Audience
Upper primary, Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
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