Sophie Scholl: Student Resister and Anti-Nazi Political Activist

Sophie Scholl, an ambitious student with hopes for a bright future, was found guilty of treason and executed during Adolf Hitler’s reign in Germany. This captivating story of a young life cut short will draw the attention of even reluctant readers as they follow her story, including her involvement as a leader in a Hitler Youth organization, participation in a secret resistance group, and subsequent arrest. Additional digital material provides readers with insight into the tumultuous time of Nazi Germany during World War II and the courage that compelled Scholl, her brother, and their friends to resist the regime.