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World War II Tales The Barrel Burglary

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

adventurous humorous historical engaging

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction

Synopsis

During World War II, the Home Guard in a small town faces a shortage of supplies. When the local factory owner refuses to assist, the old soldiers, with the help of young friends Jack and Tommy, devise a daring plan to secure the necessary resources. Their unconventional methods lead to an adventurous and humorous tale of ingenuity and community spirit on the Home Front.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2015

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