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The Path
Paperback
Series: Young Dedalus, Book 9
Young Adult Graphic NovelsYoung Adult Fiction
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ISBN10: 1915568595
ISBN13: 9781915568595
Publisher: Dedalus
Published: Aug 1 2025
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.90 Width: 4.90 Depth: 7.70
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781915568595
Publisher: Dedalus
Published: Aug 1 2025
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.90 Width: 4.90 Depth: 7.70
Language: English
The Path is an unusual German novel for young readers as it is about World War II which is normally a taboo subject in Germany. It has been described as the story of a flight to freedom. Der Pfad has been a bestseller in Germany and made into a film in 2022.
It is set in 1941 with 12-year-old Rolf, his dog Adi and his father Ludwig, who are fleeing from the Gestapo. They are in Marseille and plan to escape from France by crossing the Pyrenees with the help of their teenage guide Manuel. Their aim is to get to New York where Rolf's mother is waiting for them. Ludwig is captured on the road leaving Rolf and Manuel are on their own to face a daunting and dangerous journey. It is a journey which develops a bond and a friendship between the two young boys as they learn to trust each other and learn from one another.
The Path is inspired by true events.
It is set in 1941 with 12-year-old Rolf, his dog Adi and his father Ludwig, who are fleeing from the Gestapo. They are in Marseille and plan to escape from France by crossing the Pyrenees with the help of their teenage guide Manuel. Their aim is to get to New York where Rolf's mother is waiting for them. Ludwig is captured on the road leaving Rolf and Manuel are on their own to face a daunting and dangerous journey. It is a journey which develops a bond and a friendship between the two young boys as they learn to trust each other and learn from one another.
The Path is inspired by true events.
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