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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024
When Fishes Flew
A girl uncovers her aunt's hidden heroism during WWII while searching for her missing relative.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
192 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In Ithaca, young Nandi stumbles upon the incredible wartime tale of her Auntie Ellie, a forgotten hero of WWII. As Ellie mysteriously vanishes, Nandi embarks on a quest to find her, unraveling secrets that reveal Ellie's bravery was even greater than imagined. With a flying fish as her guide, Nandi's journey through time and history challenges her understanding of heroism and family. Will she uncover the truth and bring Ellie back? This adventure promises to captivate and inspire, blending past and present in a tale of love, courage, and discovery.
From the publisher
A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War - from the master storyteller ‘Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality’ The Times, Children’s Book of the Week At her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers the extraordinary story of her Auntie Ellie; of how she fell in love and how she became an unsung hero of the Second World War.But Ellie has gone missing and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Ellie was an even greater hero than she thought - and still is . . .
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- May 7, 2024
- Publisher
- HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780008671389
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