by J Eldridge (Author)
A historically accurate first person narrative based on a real life war event. The book tells the story from the perspective of a young soldier as he fights his way through a particular significant conflict. The story itself is supplemented by an introduction with maps, kit lists, rations and illustrations, a centre section with actual photographs and an epilogue with the final map positions, fatalities and a note on the significance of the battle. This story is told by a Spitfire pilot, the RAF takes on the mighty Luftwaffe, and through a stunning combination of heroism and the technical superiority of the Spitfire, Hitler suffers the first defeat in what became kown as the Battle of Britain.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 27 May 1999
ISBN 10: 0140389830
ISBN 13: 9780140389838
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years