Katipo Joe: Blitzkrieg

Introducing 'Katipo Joe: Blitzkrieg,' an enthralling historical fiction novel that captures the complexities of youth during one of the darkest periods of history. Set in pre-WWII Berlin, this gripping tale follows young Joe, a boy caught between loyalty, fear, and the challenging realities of Nazi Germany. With a British father and a New Zealand mother, Joe faces moral dilemmas as he witnesses his peers eagerly joining the Hitler Youth Movement while feeling increasingly uncomfortable with the mistreatment of local Jews. This captivating paperback, published by Scholastic New Zealand Ltd, spans 416 pages of intense narrative that brings to life the struggles of a young boy on the brink of war. After his father is wrongly arrested as a spy, Joe is thrust into a perilous journey, escaping Berlin with his mother only to be separated in New Zealand. As global tensions rise, Joe's frustration grows regarding his distance from the turmoil brewing in Europe and his desperate quest to reunite with his parents. 'Katipo Joe: Blitzkrieg' is more than just a thrilling adventure; it is a powerful story about resilience, identity, and courage in the face of oppressive regimes. A must-read for young adults and history enthusiasts alike, this novel beautifully weaves themes of bravery, familial love, and the quest for justice during wartime. Grab your copy today and embark on a harrowing yet inspiring journey through the pages of history, as Joe attempts to infiltrate the very organization he abhors in a desperate search for his family.

CONDITION: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781775436447
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND LTD
Number of Pages: 416


Young Joe is living in pre-WWII Berlin, with his British father and NZ mother, attending school and witnessing the excitement of his friends who are enthusiastically joining the Hitler Youth Movement. Joe feels uncomfortable with the growing mistreatment of local Jews, and after the arrest of his father as a spy, he is forced to escape from Berlin with his mother. Joe is separated from his mother and evacuated to New Zealand, and, while war looms in Europe, he is frustrated by his distance from the action, and his inability to do anything about finding his father. After a harrowing route back to Europe, Joe attempts to infiltrate the Hitler Youth movement in Germany while at the same time searching for his mother and father in wartime Berlin.