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by Erika Leuchtag (Author)
""Erika and the King"" is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Erika who lives in a small village in Germany during World War II. One day, she discovers a wounded American soldier hiding in her family's barn. Despite the danger, Erika and her family decide to help the soldier by providing him with food and shelter until he is well enough to leave.As Erika spends time with the soldier, she learns about his life and his dreams, and begins to see him as a person rather than just an enemy. Meanwhile, Erika's village is under the control of a cruel Nazi officer, who makes life difficult for everyone. When the officer discovers the soldier's presence, Erika must make a difficult decision to protect him and her family.Through Erika's story, the book explores themes of bravery, compassion, and the power of human connection to overcome prejudice and hate. It is a poignant and inspiring tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
