by Gudrun Pausewang · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783473389759
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«Die letzten Kinder von Schewenborn» is the dystopian novel by Gudrun Pausewang, published by Otto Maier Verlag in paperback (125 pages, in German).
After a nuclear war, Germany lies devastated and life in Schewenborn changes forever: illness, fear and violence dominate daily life. Through the eyes of the children, the narrative shows the brutal transformation of a society without a future and becomes a stark warning about nuclear energy.
Originally published in 1983, the year it received the Buxtehuder Bulle prize; this edition appeared in 1985 in the Jeans-Bücher series from Ravensburger.
It is suitable for young readers interested in dystopian fiction and the consequences of nuclear war.
Gudrun Pausewang, less commonly known by her married name, Gudrun Wilcke, was a German author of children's and young adult literature. She was known for books such as The Last Children of Schewenborn and Die Wolke which became part of the German school canon. Her key interests included peace and protection of the environment, and she warned of the alleged dangers of nuclear energy. Her books have been translated into English and received international recognition and awards.
