Author: | Susan Cooper | ISBN: | 9780547538594 |
Publisher: | HMH Books | Publication: | August 1, 2007 |
Imprint: | HMH Books for Young Readers | Language: | English |
Author: | Susan Cooper |
ISBN: | 9780547538594 |
Publisher: | HMH Books |
Publication: | August 1, 2007 |
Imprint: | HMH Books for Young Readers |
Language: | English |
Derek and his friends, living outside of London during World War II, regard the frequent air raids with more fascination than fear--after all, they can barely remember a time without them. The boys are thrilled when school is canceled for a few days due to a raid, giving them time to work on their secret camp. But when their camp is savagely attacked by a rival gang from the neighborhood, the harsh reality of the violence surrouding them suddenly crashes down upon Derek and his friends--and a long night of bombing changes his feelings about the war forever.
Includes a reader's guide.
Derek and his friends, living outside of London during World War II, regard the frequent air raids with more fascination than fear--after all, they can barely remember a time without them. The boys are thrilled when school is canceled for a few days due to a raid, giving them time to work on their secret camp. But when their camp is savagely attacked by a rival gang from the neighborhood, the harsh reality of the violence surrouding them suddenly crashes down upon Derek and his friends--and a long night of bombing changes his feelings about the war forever.
Includes a reader's guide.