World War II Tales: The Bike Escape

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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ _______________ Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft. He decides to make his way back home, never mind the Blitz - but he'll need to steal a bike to do it... _______________ Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical - Books For Keeps

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An exciting and entertaining short read. * Irish Examiner *
a lively story which is based in fact and engagingly illustrated by James de la Rue. * The Historical Novel Society *
A refreshing change from books about the war itself, and stories and characters with which children can really identify. -- Sarah Brew * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *

Author Bio

Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.