The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John Hendri

Description: The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John Hendrix Interweaving handwritten text and art in his signature style, Hendrix tells the fascinating story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who during World War II became convinced that Hitler and the Nazi Party needed to be stopped--and he was willing to sacrifice anything and everything to do so. Full color. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Faithful Spy is the dramatic true story of German pastor and Nazi resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer come to life in this award-winning graphic novel from John Hendrix."Intertwines two stories: the insidious rise of Hitler with his creed of hatred and Bonhoeffers development as an ethical thinker who believed that radical action was necessary, but that killing was a sin." —New York Times Adolf Hitlers Nazi Party is gaining strength and becoming more menacing every day. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor upset by the complacency of the German church toward the suffering around it, forms a breakaway church to speak out against the established political and religious authorities. When the Nazis outlaw the church, he escapes as a fugitive. Struggling to reconcile his faith and the teachings of the Bible with the Nazi Partys evil agenda, Bonhoeffer decides that Hitler must be stopped by any means possible! Young readers will be thrilled by the near-miss attempts to kill Hitler. The plots involve deception, gut-wrenching timing, and concealed explosives: a bomb in a gift package, a rigged docent conducting a tour of captured weaponry, and an explosive briefcase snuck into the heart of Hitlers fortress. But Hendrix makes the bold and surprising decision to tell it as a tale of faith. It makes this book unique, one as much about morality as it is about the attempted murder of one of historys most heinous leaders. Author Biography John Hendrix is the illustrator of Nurse, Soldier, Spy and author/illustrator of Shooting at the Stars, among others. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Review "This is quite a time to be looking back at Nazis. A year after President Donald Trump defended Charlottesville protesters carrying swastikas, a staffer in the Department of Homeland Security resigned last month after his ties to white nationalist organizations were exposed. Whether or not this is the 30s all over again, Adolf Hitler seems to be on peoples tongues, making this a great time for John Hendrixs deep look at a real-life German theologian who refused to let his conception of Christianity become an accessory to genocide against minorities. Hendrixs beautiful blue-and-red layouts position the evolution of Dietrich Bonhoeffers religious convictions against the historical tapestry of the Nazis rise. It would be a vivid read at any time, but feels especially relevant now." -- Entertainment Weekly"The author and illustrator of picture-book biographies of Jesus Christ, John Brown and other nonconformists, John Hendrix demonstrates his storytelling powers once again with this graphic-novel treatment of a turbulent time. Impressive in its scope and imagery, "The Faithful Spy" manages to convey not only the rise and fall of Hitler; it also peers into the soul of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the many Germans who defied Hitlers tyrannical rule." -- Washington Post"What will catch the readers eye immediately is Hendrixs striking three-color art. The book is not a panel-by-panel graphic novel, but rather an inventive combination of text blocks and illustration. Each spread has its own ingenious design." -- New York Times"Author-illustrator John Hendrix brings his considerable talents to this nonfiction graphic exploration of the German resistance during World War II… The Faithful Spy is exactly the kind of accessible, innovative page turner sure to entice new readers to the graphic format and the burgeoning genre of middle grade nonfiction. Truly a tour de force." -- BookPage"Mr. Hendrixs portrait of Bonhoeffers courage and example, his unshakable piety amid horror, makes The Faithful Spy one of the years most compelling works of nonfiction for readers ages 10 to 16." -- The Wall Street Journal"With art rendered in stark reds and blues, John Hendrixs story is as much a feast to the eyes as it is a stirring, but ultimately tragic, tale." -- NPR Promotional The story of German pastor and Nazi resistor Dietrich Bonhoeffer comes to life in this award-winning graphic novel from John HendrixA YALSA Nonfiction Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist?! Prizes Winner of Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition - Gold Medal 2018 (United States) Review Quote "The author and illustrator of picture-book biographies of Jesus Christ, John Brown and other nonconformists, John Hendrix demonstrates his storytelling powers once again with this graphic-novel treatment of a turbulent time. Impressive in its scope and imagery, "The Faithful Spy" manages to convey not only the rise and fall of Hitler; it also peers into the soul of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the many Germans who defied Hitlers tyrannical rule." Promotional "Headline" The story of German pastor and Nazi resistor Dietrich Bonhoeffer comes to life in this award-winning graphic novel from John Hendrix A YALSA Nonfiction Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist?! Details ISBN141973265X Author John Hendrix Pages 176 Publisher Abrams Year 2018 ISBN-10 141973265X ISBN-13 9781419732652 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Media Book Imprint Amulet Books DEWEY 230.044092 Subtitle Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler Audience Age 10-14 Short Title The Faithful Spy Language English Publication Date 2018-09-18 UK Release Date 2018-09-18 NZ Release Date 2018-09-18 US Release Date 2018-09-18 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Full-colour illustrations throughout AU Release Date 2018-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118135480;

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