My Family the Enemy

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London, 1914. Fred Mllers life is turned upside down when his dad is taken away by the police - suddenly his family are the enemy because of where they come from. A thrilling coming of age tale about World War One, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay.

Fred Mller is very popular at school his mum and dad have a bakers shop, so he always has lots of great cakes and sweet treats to share amongst his friends! But its 1914 and war with Germany is looming. The newspapers are crammed full of stories about German citizens being spies. Out of the blue, the bakers shop window is smashed and suddenly Fred's family are being treated as the enemy.

Soon things are going from bad to worse, when Fred's father is taken and interned in the nearby Alexandra Palace. Money is running out, and people of German heritage are being told they should be sent home. But Britain is home to Fred and his family. Is everyone against them, or can Fred and his mother find glimmers of kindness and hope in these terrible times

Based on historical events, this beautiful tale is perfect to explore themes of refuge, kindness and empathy with children aged 9+, from one of the UK's most beloved children's authors, Karen McCombie.

Author Bio

Karen McCombie is an award-winning author of both childrens and young adult books. She has written more than 100 childrens books and been published worldwide, including Carnegie-nominated Little Bird Flies and its partner novel Little Bird Lands, Victorian adventures set in the Scottish Highlands and 1860s America respectively (Nosy Crow). Waterstones described her as "one of children's fiction's most accomplished authors". Born in Scotland, Karen now lives in London with her husband, teenage daughter and West Highland Terrier puppy.