Under a War-Torn Sky
L. M. Elliott$11.04
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Wounded and alone behind enemy lines, a young pilot must find his way to freedom in this gripping, beloved novel
When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to freedom. Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Each day brings him closer to home, yet every step in enemy territory invites new dangers. Even as Henry fights for his own life, he quickly grows to realize the peril that surrounds all of the French people, and to admire the courage of the freedom fighters who risk death to protect him. Suspenseful and achingly true, this critically-acclaimed and deeply beloved novel explores the heartbreak of war, the strength of human spirit, and one young man's struggle to protect the things he loves.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Published: 06/01/2003
ISBN: 9780786817535
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.42h x 5.44w x 0.76d
Review Citations: Kliatt 03/01/2004 pg. 19
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 57123 / Under a War-Torn Sky
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 10
When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to freedom. Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Each day brings him closer to home, yet every step in enemy territory invites new dangers. Even as Henry fights for his own life, he quickly grows to realize the peril that surrounds all of the French people, and to admire the courage of the freedom fighters who risk death to protect him. Suspenseful and achingly true, this critically-acclaimed and deeply beloved novel explores the heartbreak of war, the strength of human spirit, and one young man's struggle to protect the things he loves.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Published: 06/01/2003
ISBN: 9780786817535
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.42h x 5.44w x 0.76d
Review Citations: Kliatt 03/01/2004 pg. 19
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 57123 / Under a War-Torn Sky
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 10