Rose Blanche
By Roberto Innocenti
When Rose follows a disappearing boy, she discovers a terrible secret hidden beyond the woods.
Genres
What is Rose Blanche about?
Rose Blanche lives in a small German town during the Second World War. When soldiers arrive and a frightened boy disappears, she follows their lorry into the woods. There she discovers a barbed-wire camp filled with hungry prisoners. Although she does not understand the full horror around her, Rose secretly brings them food, risking her own safety. Through her innocent eyes, the story reveals the cruelty of war, the courage of kindness, and the terrible cost of looking away.
Pages
36 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
1996
Celebrate every book your child reads
Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.
Ready to get started?
Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book