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From 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 Keeps

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An 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 *

World War II Tales The Bike Escape

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    A Paperback / softback by Terry Deary, James de la Rue

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      Publisher A & C Black (Childrens books)
      Published 29 January 2015
      ISBN-13 9781472916242
      978-1472916242
      ISBN-10 1472916247
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books by Terry Deary

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From 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 Keeps

      Trade Review
      An 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 *

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