Frank Schwieger , Friederike Ablang

In the Shadow of the Swastika – Childrens Lives under Nazism

The fears and hopes of ten children living in a totalitarian state

Children begin to ask questions about Nazism at an early age. Yet, how can we convey the horror of those times to them? Ten children with widely diverging experiences of the Third Reich and the Second World War present their lives. Their stories are accompanied by illustrations, photos and factual accounts which explain the historical background in a way suitable for children. This book off ers a very tangible narrative of how children dealt with persecution and exclusion, with war and fl ight, but also with propaganda within their own family at that time. It can help today’s children learn much about moral courage, bravery and despair.

Tackles the topic of Nazism from a children’s perspective
An important topic, reworked for younger readers
Compelling stories complemented by historical photos and documents

Genre: Children's Books / YA, History

Frank Schwieger

Frank Schwieger was born in 1968 and grew up in the northernmost region of Germany. He studied Latin and History, and has been working as a grammar school teacher since 1999.

Friederike Ablang

Friederike Ablang was born in Berlin in 1977 and studied Photography and Design in the UK and Germany, graduating in 2004. She has been working as a freelance illustrator ever since and lives in Berlin.