Tales of World War II: Amazing True Stories from the War that Shook the World (UK Edition)
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It’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before – discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour.
Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book, war historian Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including:
• The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic
• The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies
• The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French Resistance
Beautifully illustrated by Margarida Esteves and featuring stories from all over the world, it also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army!
Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war– from Pearl Harbour and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Main Market edition (3 Oct. 2023), Neon Squid |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838992855 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838992859 |
| Reading age | 8 – 10 years |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 2.3 x 28.8 cm |
by Mr Terry Hearn
Great stories and beautiful illustrations telling some stories from the war I’d never heard before. My 10 year old loves it
by Becky C
We have previously read and loved ‘Tales of the Prehistoric World’ by Katie Moore in this series so we were keen to read this (the third book in the series.)
This book is a comprehensive guide to World War Two and the full colour illustrations make it the perfect introduction for young children finding out about the War. There are pages explaining the key events of the war, from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.
Our favourite part about this book were the fascinating hidden true stories from the war. We found out about an African-American jazz singer who was working as a spy for French Resistance, Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code and a bear called Wojtek who was recruited by the Polish army. This book really puts the reader in touch with ordinary people that lived through the war and what their experiences were like.
My daughter found this book fascinating. It is a brilliant book for UKS2 and really supports the learning in school. Highly recommended!