GEN: Books about or by Germans, Germany

[Hamilton Southeastern Junior High <hse2@IQUEST.NET>]

Dear LM_NET

     My school (a JH, grades 7 & 8) has just received a $1000 donation from
a parent who wants the money used for library books (in English) about
Germany or by German authors or set in Germany.  His wife is German, so I
think that is the inspiration for the donation.  He suggested books by Karl May.

     Do any of you have suggestions?  I have many books about Germany
already, both fiction and nonfiction, but most deal with some aspect of
World War II and/or the Holocaust.  I also have German dictionaries and the
usual assortment of geography books.  I need suggestions of fiction,
especially, that is appropriate for junior high.  A German children's or
young adult author who has been translated into English would be ideal but I
don't know of any.  The donor's suggested author Karl May has two books in
our public library, but both appear to be for adults and are quite long.

     Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Please, please respond to me
personally at hse2@iquest.net.  I am on temporary leave from lm-net.  Thanks
a bunch.

     --Beth

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