The Bomber Balloon
By Terry Deary
A crashed Zeppelin’s crew aren’t quite the enemy Minnie expected—so why are they hiding?
gripping · historical · humorous · thought-provoking
Genres
What is The Bomber Balloon about?
In November 1916, Minnie is in trouble for breaking the blackout rules when a German Zeppelin crashes near her home in Essex. The airship’s crew are armed, frightened and desperate to escape before they are captured. Minnie, a local constable and an elderly helper must work together to track them down. But the so-called invaders are not quite the ruthless enemy everyone expects: they are also worried about the damage their bombing may have caused. Based on a strange and true First World War story.
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)
This edition
2013
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