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Chapter Book · 1979
Friend or Foe
A crashed German plane forces a moral dilemma during wartime.
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128 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In the midst of World War II, young David, grappling with his father's death, is evacuated to the countryside. When a German plane crashes nearby, he faces a harrowing choice: follow his instincts or his conscience. As he and his friend Tucky confront the enemy airmen, they must decide whether to act with compassion or hatred. Will they leave the airmen to their fate, or will they risk everything to help? This gripping tale explores the complexities of war, humanity, and the choices that define us.
From the publisher
During the Second World War, David and his friend Tucky are evacuated to the countryside. One night they see a German plane crash on the moors. They feel they should hate the airmen inside, but can they just leave them to die?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- August 6, 2007
- First published
- January 1, 1979
- Publisher
- Egmont Books Ltd
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781405233378
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