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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+_______________Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft. He decides to make his way back home, never mind the Blitz - but he''ll need to steal a bike to do it...
_______________Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical' - Books For KeepsTrade ReviewAn exciting and entertaining short read. * Irish Examiner *
a lively story which is based in fact and engagingly illustrated by James de la Rue. * The Historical Novel Society *
A refreshing change from books about the war itself, and stories and characters with which children can really identify. -- Sarah Brew * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *
