The Blitz
By Liz Gogerly
When skies darken, ordinary families discover surprising ways to survive Britain’s most dangerous nights.
Genres
What is The Blitz about?
What was life like during the Blitz? This clear, child-friendly book explains how Britain became involved in the Second World War and why German planes attacked London and other cities. Young readers discover how families prepared for air raids, sheltered underground and coped with the dangers around them. Photographs, artwork, captions and simple text bring this important period to life, from the first attacks to the celebrations of VE Day.
About the author
Liz Gogerly is a talented British author who has written many interesting books for children, especially about history, science, and famous people. She loves making tricky topics easy to understand and fun to read. Some of her popular books include those in the 'Horribly Famous' series, which bring the stories of amazing people to life.
Pages
24 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
2003
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