Friedrich

Author: Hans Peter Richter

This book tells the story of two families living in the same building in Germany. Friedrich and his family are Jewish. As the years pass, the narrator recounting the story witnesses the gradual persecution that Friedrich experiences. The narrator provides a glimpse into one Jewish family and their suffering, including the murder of Friedrich's mother and the arrest of his father. 

Reading Grades (7–12)

Young Adult Fiction

Paperback

160 pages