The sixth book in a thrilling, historical fiction series based on real events—perfect for readers of the I Survived series! In this latest adventure, follow a female military officer’s brave escape from a Nazi fire in Libya.
June 1942. In the hot desert military camp of Bir Hakeim, Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of few women at the battlefront of World War II. German Nazis had surrounded her troop. With their forces outnumbered and low on ammo, the French general gave a shocking order. They were going to breakout in the middle of the night—crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory—to reach their British allies. And Susan would have to steer them to safety.
Though Officer Travers was an expert driver, thousands of lives were at risk. But she didn’t face rejection and break gender barriers to take a back seat now. Her country needed her to fight and win.
Author’s note. Select bibliography. Black-and-white maps and illustrations.
Book Genres Adventure, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha Across the Minefields: Great Escapes #6
Level Hi-Lo PG Middle/High
Pages Count 128
Topics World War II (1939–1945). Escapes. France. Germany. Women soldiers. Nurses. French Foreign Legion. Legion of Honor (France). Free French brigade. Colonialism. Africa. Military-vehicle drivers. Battle of Bir Hakeim, Libya, 1942. Twentieth-century European history. Action and adventure.
Trim Size 8 3/10" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-08-30
JLG Release Date Mar 2022
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 12
Reading level Middle, High
Format Print
Hi-Lo PG Middle/High (Grades 6-12)
Hi-Lo PG Middle/High
Hi-Lo PG Middle/High (Grades 6-12)
For Grades 6-12
Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. For middle and high school students who prefer titles without edgy content.