Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II (Brave Women of World War II)

The book tells the remarkable story of Sophie Scholl, a young German student who became a key member of the White Rose resistance group during World War II. The narrative follows Sophie's journey from her early life to her involvement in distributing anti-Nazi leaflets and her ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. During World War II, Germany's Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes--and, ultimately, stop them. Scholl's activism and resistance eventually led to her capture and trial before the Nazi regime. In this full-color graphic novel, discover more about this daring woman who faced the enemies of World War II.