Nazi Prison Camp Escape

Written by Michael Burgan · Illustrated by James Bernardin

Book #1 in the Great Escapes series

A captured pilot plots his way out of a camp said to be escape-proof.

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128 pages· 840L· AR 5.7 · 2 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash was shot down and eventually sent to Stalag Luft III, a prisoner-of-war camp the Germans boasted was escape-proof. Ash set out to prove them wrong. With other prisoners he dug tunnels, hid in shower drains and jumped onto trucks, risking everything for freedom. The first book in the Great Escapes series, based on real events.

From the publisher

Are you ready for someof the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fansof the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seatseries based on real events!In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash's plane wasshot down by Germans, who captured and eventually brought him to Stalag LuftIII, a notorious camp for prisoners of war. The Germans boasted that thecamp--which was isolated, heavily guarded, and surrounded by wire fences--wasescape proof. But Ash was ready to prove them wrong. He, along with otherPOWs, would dig tunnels, hide in shower drains, or jump on trucks--all in thename of freedom. Because resisting the Germans was their mission, and escaping wastheir duty.From reluctant readerto total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series--featuring fascinatingbonus content and captivating illustrations--will leave you excited for the nextadventure!

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