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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...
Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. November 1916 - the war on the Home Front.
Millie is being told off for breaching the blackout when a Zeppelin airship crashes over Essex. Millie, the local constable and an elderly helper must round up the armed German crew before they escape. Meanwhile the 'invaders' are worrying about accidentally setting fire to the houses they were bombing! A strange but true tale of the Home Front for 7+ from the master historical storyteller.
Book Band: Grey
Ideal for ages 8+
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Published | 20 Oct 2016 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 64 |
ISBN | 9781472941992 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Education |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
Series | Terry Deary's Historical Tales |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Book band | Grey |
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Reading level | 4.2 |
interest level | MY |
AR points | 1.0 |
These tales really bring alive the way ordinary people felt and reacted to the horrors of war and are an excellent way to help children understand what happened - as well as being a great read.
Parents in Touch
Terry Deary retells this poignant, and true, story in a way which will help children of seven plus...understand something important about the war: even enemies are human beings. ...an excellent introduction for primary schools.
Historical Novel Society
...another fascinating story from Deary's popular First World War series. ...An inspiring read for age nine and upwards.
Irish Examiner
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