What Do I Read Next?
The Diary of A Young Girl, authored by Anne Frank, was first published in 1947. This diary provides a detailed account of a Jewish family's life in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Holland in World War II.
The follow-up to Summer of My German Soldier came out in 1979. Morning Is a Long Time Coming tracks eighteen-year-old Patty as she travels to Germany in search of Anton's mother. Along the way, she stops in Paris and experiences her first romantic relationship.
Greene's 1975 book, Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe, details the challenges faced by a young girl named Beth. She gradually realizes that she has been altering herself to win the affection of Philip Hall. Ultimately, she chooses to embrace her intelligence and strength.
Judy Blume's 1977 novel, Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, follows the journey of Sally Freedman as she matures. Similar to Patty Bergen, Sally is a Jewish girl living in the South during and after World War II.
S. E. Hinton's novel Tex (1979) continues to be a favorite among young adult readers. Like Patty, Tex must navigate the pressures of growing up while dealing with his own family problems.
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