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White Rose

Kip Wilson
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White Rose

Fiction | Poem | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Kip Wilson

White Rose

Fiction | Poem | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

358

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

1080L

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Super Short Summary

White Rose by Kip Wilson is a historical novel in verse that tells the true story of Sophie Scholl, a young woman who became a key member of the White Rose, a non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. The book explores her courageous actions and the moral convictions that led her to stand up against tyranny.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

5,189 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

White Rose by Kip Wilson has received praise for its poetic narrative and emotional depth, effectively portraying the courage of the anti-Nazi resistance group in WWII. However, some readers feel the verse format can occasionally distance the emotional impact. Overall, the historical accuracy and compelling heroine have been lauded, making it a powerful read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read White Rose?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of resistance will be captivated by Kip Wilson's White Rose. Fans of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief and Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale will appreciate this poignant, verse novel that delves into the courage and sacrifice of Sophie Scholl during Nazi Germany.

4.2

5,189 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

358

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

1080L

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