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If the Invader Comes

Name: If the Invader Comes
ISBN: 9780008802226

By Tom Palmer

Three unlikely friends uncover wartime danger hiding in Cornwall’s not-so-quiet rivers.

thrilling atmospheric courageous historical

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Friendship/Family

What is If the Invader Comes about?

June 1940. With Britain fearing invasion after Dunkirk, Bobble, Cadan and Cilla are drawn together by their parents’ secret wartime work. Though they struggle to trust one another, a German E-boat on the River Fal and a crashed Stuka show that danger is close to home. As rumours spread and enemy attacks threaten Cornwall, the three children take part in river patrols, rescue survivors and uncover the courage needed to protect their families and their community.

About the author

Tom Palmer is a popular British author known for his exciting books about football, history, and adventure. He has written the Football Academy and Foul Play series, as well as stories inspired by real events like the Second World War. Tom enjoys visiting schools and inspiring children to discover the joy of reading and writing.

Pages

120 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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