The Boy Who Dared

By: Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Narrated by: David Ackroyd

Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's Summary

When 16-year-old Helmuth Hubner listens to the BBC news on an illegal short-wave radio, he quickly discovers Germany is lying to the people. But when he tries to expose the truth with leaflets, he's tried for treason. Sentenced to death and waiting in a jail cell, Helmuth's story emerges in a series of flashbacks that show his growth from a naive child caught up in the patriotism of the times, to a sensitive and mature young man who thinks for himself.

©2008 Susan Campbell Bartoletti (P)2009 Listening Library

Great Book

Would you listen to The Boy Who Dared again? Why?

Yes, I would listen to this book again because it's a great reminder of the type of tyranny that exists in the world.

Powerful Book

Very powerful book about speaking up for something that you know is wrong! Beautifully written and powerfully performed by David Ackroyd!

LDS book

this is a different kind of Holocaust book- thank you to the Library of Holocaust for listing an Latter Day Saint book - very good

Good historical fiction

We have been reading a lot about this time in history. If you are wanting to read a story that is based on real events, this is a good book to read. As my grandmother grew up two blocks from a concentration camp, I like to hear accurate portrayals of life during this very scary time in history. The one thing I would change would be to make smaller chapters so that if you needed to go back, the part you needed to go back to is easier to find. Overall, a pretty good book.

Loved it

I loved the book I got so into it and I even cried at the end that is how realistic it is read

Thought provoking book!

Would you listen to The Boy Who Dared again? Why?

Yes. It was interesting and matched with history.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Boy Who Dared?

I really was amazed that he stood up for his beliefs with honor at the end and purposefully took on as much blame as he could so that his friends would get a lighter sentence.

Which scene was your favorite?

When he stood up for his beliefs at the trial without excusing himself.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The same as the title of the book.

this is a fantastic book

I had to read this for school but didn't want to but after reading the first 50 pages I wanted more and more but over all this is a great book and if you get the audio tape the reader has a great German accident.

Awesome read...

Would you consider the audio edition of The Boy Who Dared to be better than the print version?

I don't know?I have never read printed version.

What about David Ackroyd’s performance did you like?

kept my attention. Not dull.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A Must See...

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to anyone who loves true historical biographies.

it was an inspiring book it helped me that I wante

I like the book that it inspired me to take risks like poop and pee