England, 1940. Barney’s home has been destroyed by bombing, and he and his mother are traveling to the countryside when German planes attack. Their train is forced to take shelter in a tunnel and there a fellow passenger begins to tell them a story. Afterword. Black-and-white period photographs.
Topics Henry Tandey (1891–1977). Adolf Hitler (1889–1945). World War II (1939–1945). England. Soldiers. Storytelling. World War I (1914–1918). Military and war history. Twentieth-century British history. George VI, King of England 1936–1952.
SRC Level 5.400000
SRC Points 7.000000
Lexile 820L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-01-16
JLG Release Date Apr 2017
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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