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Description
It's the Second World War, and because of the Blitz, David and his friend Tucky have been evacuated to the countryside where they must live with strangers. Then one night they see a German plane crash on the moors. Can they just leave the airmen to die?
Quick Summary
During World War Two, two best friends named David and Tucky are evacuated from bomb-heavy London to live with strangers in the countryside, until one night they spot a German plane crash on the moors and must decide whether to help the enemy airmen or leave them to die. The story tackles big themes like wartime displacement, learning to trust outsiders, and discovering that kindness can exist even between enemies. If your kid likes historical fiction with moral complexity such as Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, they'll connect with this story about ordinary children making extraordinary choices during wartime. This 21,304-word novel with a 4.6 AR level is ideal for 4th through 7th graders who enjoy WWII stories with realistic emotional stakes and aren't afraid of sad or thought-provoking endings.