Friedrich

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfair treatment in the world or asks how ordinary people could let history's greatest tragedies happen. This powerful story follows two boys, one Jewish and one not, as their friendship is tested by the rising tide of Nazi Germany. It explores deep emotional themes of loyalty, the slow erosion of rights, and the heavy weight of social pressure. While the ending is realistic and somber, it serves as a vital tool for families to discuss why we must stand up for others before small injustices grow into devastating losses. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and young teens due to its unflinching look at historical persecution.