73 pages • 2 hours read
Laura E. WilliamsBehind the Bedroom Wall
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Set in 1942 Germany, Behind the Bedroom Wall follows 13-year-old Korinna Rehme, an ardent member of her Nazi youth group who is shocked to discover her parents secretly hiding a Jewish family behind her bedroom wall. As Korinna learns about their plight, she grapples with her beliefs, ultimately finding compassion and questioning the propaganda she was taught. Themes of trust, deception, and the importance of empathy in a divided society are explored. Topics of war, persecution, and violence form the backdrop of the narrative.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Behind the Bedroom Wall by Laura E. Williams offers a compelling narrative set in Nazi Germany, exploring themes of bravery and moral dilemmas. Reviewers praise its captivating plot and strong character development, but some critique the pacing and depth of historical detail. Suitable for young readers, it provides a heartfelt, if somewhat simplified, portrayal of resistance and human compassion.
Who Should Read Behind the Bedroom Wall?
Readers who appreciate The Diary of Anne Frank and Number the Stars will be drawn to Behind the Bedroom Wall by Laura E. Williams. It captivates those interested in historical fiction, particularly World War II narratives involving courage, moral dilemmas, and the perspective of young protagonists.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
660LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Values/Ideas: Equality
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
History: European
History: World
Military / War